2000 Audi S3 vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Audi S3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Audi S3 would be higher. At 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (385 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2000 Audi S3. (210 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi S3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1042 kg more than 2000 Audi S3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (550 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi S3. (270 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi S3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi S3 | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | S3 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 4197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 88 L |
