2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf

To start off, both 2007 Land Rover Defender and 2007 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,401 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 904 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.

Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Land Rover Defender 2007 Volkswagen Golf
Make Land Rover Volkswagen
Model Defender Golf
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2401 cc 1968 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 168 HP
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 9 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 2229 kg 1325 kg
Vehicle Length 4610 mm 4210 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 55 L


 

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