2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (231 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. (166 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR2 | 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | LR2 | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
