2007 Audi A6 vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi A6 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1226 kg more than 2007 Audi A6.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A6. (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A6. 2007 Audi A6 has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Audi A6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Audi A6 | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | A6 | Defender |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |