2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2009 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen CC is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen CC. 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen CC. (281 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2009 Volkswagen CC | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Defender | CC |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1984 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 200 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |