2009 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Audi A6 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 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi A6 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | A6 | Defender |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 17.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |