2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2011 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2011 Toyota Avensis is newer by 3 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 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 733 kg more than 2011 Toyota Avensis.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota Avensis. 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Avensis. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Avensis. 2011 Toyota Avensis 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. 2011 Toyota Avensis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Defender | 2011 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Defender | Avensis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 145 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.5 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1384 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 60 L |