2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Holden Cruze
To start off, 2012 Holden Cruze is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Holden Cruze (138 HP) has 18 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Holden Cruze should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Holden Cruze. 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) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Cruze. (148 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Holden Cruze | |
Make | Land Rover | Holden |
Model | Defender | Cruze |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 148 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4597 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1788 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1477 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2685 mm |