2009 Volkswagen Caravelle vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle. (232 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle. (316 Nm @ 2950 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle. 2012 Land Rover LR4 has automatic transmission and 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle has manual transmission. 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Land Rover |
| Model | Caravelle | LR4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3189 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 86 L |
