2007 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Audi A6 is newer by 1 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 (221 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
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, 2007 Audi A6 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A6 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A6 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 17.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 93 L |
