2005 Audi TT vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi TT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi TT would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi TT (149 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1368 kg more than 2005 Audi TT.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Audi TT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi TT. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Audi TT | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | TT | Defender |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 75 L |