2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, both 2009 Land Rover Defender and 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,460 cc, 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle (173 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle 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 1338 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle.
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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle. (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle. 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle 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 Volkswagen Caravelle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Defender | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 2460 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
