2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2013 Chevrolet Sonic
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Sonic is newer by 4 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, 2013 Chevrolet Sonic (134 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Sonic 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 1433 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. 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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. (201 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. 2013 Chevrolet Sonic 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. 2013 Chevrolet Sonic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Defender | 2013 Chevrolet Sonic | |
Make | Land Rover | Chevrolet |
Model | Defender | Sonic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4039 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1735 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1506 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2525 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 46 L |