2011 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2011 Volkswagen Jetta and 2011 Land Rover Defender were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1244 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen Jetta | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Land Rover |
| Model | Jetta | Defender |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4557 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
