2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2011 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen CC is newer by 5 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen CC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen CC (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen CC weights approximately 348 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Volkswagen CC (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen CC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender. 2011 Volkswagen CC has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volkswagen CC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Land Rover Defender | 2011 Volkswagen CC | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Defender | CC |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1748 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4798 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |