2009 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Cruze is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Cruze. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Cruze. (142 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Cruze. 2009 Chevrolet Cruze has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Cruze will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Cruze | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Cruze | Defender |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
