2009 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2009 Audi A4 and 2009 Land Rover Defender were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A4 (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1033 kg more than 2009 Audi A4.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4. (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi A4 | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | A4 | Defender |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2976 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |