2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2001 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. 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 299 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Volkswagen Golf. 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 @ 1950 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volkswagen Golf. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2001 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Defender | Golf |
Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1984 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 113 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4148 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2512 mm |