2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2008 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Defender and 2008 Volkswagen Polo 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 896 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Polo.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. 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 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. (85 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 2008 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Defender | Polo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1984 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 200 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1221 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 45 L |