2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2008 Renault Trafic
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Renault Trafic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Renault Trafic 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 197 more horse power than 2008 Renault Trafic. (100 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Trafic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 863 kg more than 2008 Renault Trafic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Renault Trafic. 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Trafic. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Trafic. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2008 Renault Trafic has manual transmission. 2008 Renault Trafic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2008 Renault Trafic | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Trafic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 14.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2240 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 90 L |