2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo
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 Volkswagen Polo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Polo would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Polo.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Defender | Polo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1420 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.8 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 45 L |
