2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2009 Audi TT
To start off, both 2009 Land Rover Defender and 2009 Audi TT were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi TT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi TT (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi TT 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 1218 kg more than 2009 Audi TT.
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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi TT. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi TT. 2009 Audi TT has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Audi TT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 2009 Audi TT | |
| Make | Land Rover | Audi |
| Model | Defender | TT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
