2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (155 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Highlander. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Highlander |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 73 L |