2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Toyota Avensis
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 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Avensis (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Avensis 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 1368 kg more than 2006 Toyota Avensis.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Avensis. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Avensis. (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 2006 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Defender | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
