2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2009 Mazda 3
To start off, 2009 Mazda 3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda 3 (145 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1061 kg more than 2009 Mazda 3.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mazda 3. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 3. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2009 Mazda 3 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Defender | 3 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 144 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2286 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |