2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 5 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 213 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (580 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Defender | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Defender | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 328 HP |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 100 L |
