2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2009 Volkswagen T5
To start off, both 2009 Land Rover Defender and 2009 Volkswagen T5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen T5. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen T5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 438 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen T5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen T5. 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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen T5. (251 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 T5.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 2009 Volkswagen T5 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Defender | T5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 2270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |