2006 Audi Allroad vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender

To start off, 2006 Audi Allroad 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 2,671 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Audi Allroad is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 174 kg more than 2006 Audi Allroad.

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 Audi Allroad (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Audi Allroad will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Audi Allroad 2005 Land Rover Defender
Make Audi Land Rover
Model Allroad Defender
Year Released 2006 2005
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2671 cc 2498 cc
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 247 HP 0 HP
Torque 350 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 1950 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 84.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 89 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 19.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 9 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1884 kg 2058 kg
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2890 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 75 L


 

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