2009 Audi Q5 vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2009 Audi Q5 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi Q5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi Q5 (236 HP) has 116 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q5 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 888 kg more than 2009 Audi Q5.
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 Q5 (450 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm). This means 2009 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender. 2009 Audi Q5 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 Q5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Audi Q5 | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | Q5 | Defender |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 120 HP |
Torque | 450 Nm | 360 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |