2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2007 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Caddy would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. 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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 2007 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Defender | Caddy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1598 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 102 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.5 seconds | 14.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 60 L |