2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 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 2,495 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 228 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. 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 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 2009 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Defender | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1984 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
