2008 Peugeot 307 vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Peugeot 307. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Peugeot 307 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Peugeot 307 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1431 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 307.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Peugeot 307. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 307. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Peugeot 307 | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Peugeot | Land Rover |
Model | 307 | Defender |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1277 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |