2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, both 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport and 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 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 (385 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 265 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan. 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 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan. 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 (550 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan. (281 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 64 L |
