2008 Audi TT vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Audi TT 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 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi TT (221 HP @ 2200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi TT 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 567 kg more than 2008 Audi TT.
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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi TT. (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Audi TT | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | TT | Defender |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 2200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 19.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 93 L |