2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle
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 New Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle 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 New Beetle. 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. (231 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Defender | New Beetle |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2480 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 150 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 92.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 55 L |