2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2008 Renault Thalia

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 Renault Thalia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Renault Thalia 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) has 127 more horse power than 2008 Renault Thalia. (104 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Thalia.

Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Renault Thalia. 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Thalia. (148 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Thalia.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Land Rover LR2 2008 Renault Thalia
Make Land Rover Renault
Model LR2 Thalia
Year Released 2009 2008
Body Type SUV Sedan
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 231 HP 104 HP
Torque 317 Nm 148 Nm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 4261 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1639 mm
Vehicle Height 1750 mm 1439 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2473 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.7 L/100km 7.6 L/100km


 

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