2006 Audi TT vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Audi TT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi TT (236 HP) has 56 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (180 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 235 kg more than 2006 Audi TT.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, both vehicles can yield 320 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi TT | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | TT | Defender |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 180 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 93 L |
