2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2008 Peugeot 308
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Peugeot 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Peugeot 308 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 (227 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2008 Peugeot 308. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2008 Peugeot 308.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Peugeot 308. 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, 2008 Peugeot 308 (240 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover LR2 | 2008 Peugeot 308 | |
Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
Model | LR2 | 308 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 213 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |