2012 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2011 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Volkswagen Sharan would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Sharan. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 878 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Sharan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volkswagen Sharan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Sharan. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Sharan. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2011 Volkswagen Sharan has manual transmission. 2011 Volkswagen Sharan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | 2011 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Range Rover | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 624 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2672 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4973 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2035 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2891 mm | 2919 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
