2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. 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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. (108 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 2006 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Defender | Citi |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1423 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 72 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 49 L |