2009 Audi A8 vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2009 Audi A8 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A8 (229 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A8 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 878 kg more than 2009 Audi A8.
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 A8 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender. 2009 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A8 | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A8 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1830 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
