2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Jetta would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Jetta (180 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Jetta 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 1268 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. (240 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Defender | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
