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 3,122 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1052 kg more than 2009 Audi A6.
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 Audi A6 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender. 2009 Audi A6 has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Audi A6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A6 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A6 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3122 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
