2001 Audi A3 vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Audi A3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Audi A3 would be higher. At 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (370 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2001 Audi A3. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1149 kg more than 2001 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Audi A3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A3. (330 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A3.
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2001 Audi A3 | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | A3 | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1967 cc | 2013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 370 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 2489 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2158 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1784 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2745 mm |