2007 Audi A4 vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi A4 would be higher. At 3,123 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A4 (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1433 kg more than 2007 Audi A4.
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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A4. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A4 | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A4 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3123 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
