2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Saturn Vue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Saturn Vue would be higher. At 2,495 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 526 kg more than 2005 Saturn Vue.
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) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn Vue. (206 Nm). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Saturn Vue | |
Make | Land Rover | Saturn |
Model | Defender | Vue |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2194 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 143 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 206 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1556 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |