2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,455 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 182 kg more than 2009 Toyota Sienna.
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, 2009 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 2009 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 2009 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Defender | Sienna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3455 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 266 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 76 L |