2008 Hyundai Getz vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender

To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Getz 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 1017 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Getz.

Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Hyundai Getz. 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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Getz. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Getz.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Hyundai Getz 2008 Land Rover Defender
Make Hyundai Land Rover
Model Getz Defender
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1399 cc 2495 cc
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 96 HP 0 HP
Torque 126 Nm 301 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 1950 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75.6 mm 84.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78.1 mm 89 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Acceleration 0-100mph 11.2 seconds 19.5 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1100 kg 2117 kg
Vehicle Length 3830 mm 5070 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 2040 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 3230 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.5 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 93 L


 

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