2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle (168 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 130 kg more than 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle. 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle. (225 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Defender | New Beetle |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2324 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |