2012 Land Rover Defender vs. 2011 Volkswagen GTD
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Volkswagen GTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Volkswagen GTD would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen GTD (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen GTD should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1299 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen GTD.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volkswagen GTD. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen GTD. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen GTD.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Land Rover Defender | 2011 Volkswagen GTD | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Defender | GTD |
Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1409 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4213 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |