2010 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2012 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen CC is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Land Rover LR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Land Rover LR2 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen CC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen CC (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover LR2. (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover LR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 182 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen CC.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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 Volkswagen CC (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen CC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Land Rover LR2 | 2012 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | LR2 | CC |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3200 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4498 mm | 4799 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1908 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2659 mm | 2708 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
