2001 Audi A2 vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Audi A2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Audi A2 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2001 Audi A2. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi A2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1813 kg more than 2001 Audi A2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Audi A2. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender 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 Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A2. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A2.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Audi A2 | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | A2 | Defender |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1422 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 60 L |