2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2011 Volvo C30
To start off, 2011 Volvo C30 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 604 kg more than 2011 Volvo C30.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volvo C30. 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, 2011 Volvo C30 (350 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm). This means 2011 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2011 Volvo C30 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Defender | C30 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 350 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1451 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4252 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1448 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |