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 420 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 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A4. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A4. 2008 Audi A4 has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Audi A4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Audi A4 | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | A4 | Defender |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 280 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 17.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1870 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |