2009 Audi A8 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Audi A8 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 2,772 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A8 (207 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A8 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Audi A8. 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A8. (280 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A8 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A8 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2772 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
