2004 Audi A6 vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Audi A6 would be higher. Both 2004 Audi A6 and 2005 Land Rover Defender are equipped with a 2,494 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A6 (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 557 kg more than 2004 Audi A6.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A6. (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Audi A6 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | A6 | Defender |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 19.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |