2006 Audi A3 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2006 Audi A3 and 2006 Land Rover Defender were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,498 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 129 kg more than 2006 Audi A3.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Audi A3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A3. (280 Nm). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A3 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A3 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1947 cc | 2498 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |
