2008 Audi A4 vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2008 Audi A4 and 2008 Land Rover Defender were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 240 kg more than 2008 Audi A4.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A4. (225 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Audi A4 | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | A4 | Defender |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 225 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 17.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1870 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 93 L |