2009 Pontiac G8 vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Pontiac G8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Pontiac G8 would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac G8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac G8. (255 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac G8.
Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Pontiac G8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac G8. (252 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac G8. 2009 Pontiac G8 has automatic transmission and 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has manual transmission. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Pontiac G8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Pontiac G8 | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Pontiac | Land Rover |
Model | G8 | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 2013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 503 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 625 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2158 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1784 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2745 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |