2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Suzuki Aerio
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Suzuki Aerio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Suzuki Aerio would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Suzuki Aerio (155 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Aerio 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 1673 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Aerio.
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 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Aerio. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Aerio.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 2006 Suzuki Aerio | |
Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
Model | Defender | Aerio |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |