2006 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Sprinter would be higher. At 2,701 cc, 2006 Dodge Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 229 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Dodge Sprinter. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 Dodge Sprinter (330 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 2006 Dodge Sprinter has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Dodge Sprinter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Sprinter | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Sprinter | Defender |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2701 cc | 2495 cc |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 330 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2346 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2640 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 93 L |