2005 Volkswagen New Beetle vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1406 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle. (220 Nm). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Volkswagen New Beetle | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Volkswagen | Land Rover |
Model | New Beetle | Defender |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | 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 | 148 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 360 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 17.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |