2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Audi TT
To start off, 2012 Audi TT is newer by 5 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Audi TT. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi TT. (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi TT. 2012 Audi TT has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi TT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Audi TT | |
Make | Land Rover | Audi |
Model | Defender | TT |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 158 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4201 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1359 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2469 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |