2006 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Audi A4 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A4 (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A4 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 828 kg more than 2006 Audi A4.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Audi A4. 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A4. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Audi A4 | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | A4 | Defender |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |