2009 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 3,630 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan (1,973 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1705 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. (268 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 927 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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 (641 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Range Rover | 2012 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Range Rover | Sharan |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3630 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 1973 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 641 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2717 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1904 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2919 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |