2012 Volkswagen GTI vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Volkswagen GTI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Volkswagen GTI would be higher. At 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen GTI. (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen GTI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1189 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen GTI. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen GTI. 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 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen GTI. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen GTI.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen GTI | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Land Rover |
| Model | GTI | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1401 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4213 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1501 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2745 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.9 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
