2001 Audi A6 vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Audi A6 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2001 Audi A6. (216 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 849 kg more than 2001 Audi A6. 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A6. (301 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Audi A6 | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | A6 | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3123 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 2489 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1788 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2743 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.5 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |