2009 Audi A4 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Audi A4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 597 kg more than 2009 Audi A4.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2009 Audi A4 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | A4 | Defender |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2974 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 2082 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |