2004 Seat Toledo vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Toledo (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1269 kg more than 2004 Seat Toledo.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Seat Toledo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Toledo. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Toledo. 2004 Seat Toledo has automatic transmission and 2011 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2011 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Seat Toledo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Toledo | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Seat | Land Rover |
| Model | Toledo | Defender |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1439 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
