2005 Audi Allroad vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender

To start off, both 2005 Audi Allroad and 2005 Land Rover Defender were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi Allroad is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 192 kg more than 2005 Audi Allroad.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Audi Allroad (380 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2005 Audi Allroad will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 2005 Audi Allroad has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Audi Allroad will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Audi Allroad 2005 Land Rover Defender
Make Audi Land Rover
Model Allroad Defender
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4163 cc 2498 cc
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 296 HP 0 HP
Torque 380 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 2700 RPM 1950 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.5 mm 84.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 89 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 19.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 9 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1866 kg 2058 kg
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2890 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 75 L


 

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