2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 4 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 1050 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Polo.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Defender | Polo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1200 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 69 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.5 seconds | 14.1 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 | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1682 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |