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 3,123 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 175 kg more than 2008 Audi A4.

Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Audi A4 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender.

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 3123 cc 2495 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 0 HP
Torque 330 Nm 301 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 1950 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.5 mm 84.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 89 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 250 km/hour 130 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.1 seconds 17.5 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1695 kg 1870 kg
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2370 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11 L/100km 10.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 93 L