2008 Audi A6 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Audi A6 is newer by 1 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 2,967 cc, 2008 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A6 (231 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 290 kg more than 2008 Audi A6.
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 Audi A6 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Audi A6 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | A6 | Defender |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2497 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |