2006 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2006 Audi A6 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 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A6 (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 @ 1950 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A6. (230 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Audi A6 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | A6 | Defender |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 17.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |