2009 Hyundai i30 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Hyundai i30 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai i30 (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai i30 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 830 kg more than 2009 Hyundai i30.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Hyundai i30. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2009 Hyundai i30 (304 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai i30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Hyundai i30 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
Model | i30 | Defender |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 2286 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 75 L |