Dodge RAM 2009 vs Land Rover Defender 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.7 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Dodge RAM) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Land Rover Defender) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 396 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 552 NM | 430 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
| Dodge RAM engine produces 196 HP more power than Land Rover Defender, whereas torque is 122 NM more than Land Rover Defender. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 98 litres | 90 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 229 mm (9 inches) | 900 mm (35.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Land Rover Defender can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Dodge RAM engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge Durango, Dodge Charger | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Jaguar XF, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Jaguar E-Pace | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.82 m | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 2.02 m | 2.01 m | |
| Height: | 1.91 m | 1.97 m | |
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Dodge RAM is larger, but lower. Dodge RAM is 80 cm longer than the Land Rover Defender, width is practically the same , while the height of Dodge RAM is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 6 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 231 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 231 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 972 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2233 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 13.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 3`215 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 39 800 | 62 000 | |
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