2010 Land Rover LR4 vs. 2011 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Land Rover LR4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Land Rover LR4 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Golf. (120 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1356 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR4 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, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Golf. (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Golf. 2010 Land Rover LR4 has automatic transmission and 2011 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2011 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Land Rover LR4 | 2011 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | LR4 | Golf |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 508 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2646 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4829 mm | 4199 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1915 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1887 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2885 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 55 L |