2003 Audi A2 vs. 2006 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2006 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Audi A2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Audi A2 would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2003 Audi A2. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Audi A2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1566 kg more than 2003 Audi A2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Audi A2. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 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, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Audi A2. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Audi A2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Audi A2 | 2006 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A2 | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 2461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 86 L |
