2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2011 Volkswagen T5
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen T5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 193 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen T5. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen T5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 438 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen T5. 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 2011 Volkswagen T5. 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen T5. (251 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 2011 Volkswagen T5. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2011 Volkswagen T5 has manual transmission. 2011 Volkswagen T5 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 | 2011 Volkswagen T5 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Range Rover Sport | T5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 18.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 2270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |