2001 Audi A2 vs. 2010 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Audi A2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Audi A2 would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2001 Audi A2. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi A2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 1035 kg more than 2001 Audi A2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Audi A2. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR2 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, 2010 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A2. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A2. 2010 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 2001 Audi A2 has manual transmission. 2001 Audi A2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A2 | 2010 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A2 | LR2 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1422 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4498 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |
