2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2013 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Golf 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 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Golf (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Golf 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 1307 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. 2013 Volkswagen Golf 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 Volkswagen Golf will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Defender | 2013 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Defender | Golf |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1401 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4201 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1779 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |