2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 4 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touran (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touran 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 539 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Touran.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. (220 Nm @ 1550 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2011 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Defender | Touran |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1550 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1516 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |