2004 Audi A3 vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 2004 Audi A3 and 2004 Land Rover Discovery were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A3 (252 HP) has 35 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery.
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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A3. (320 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A3 | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A3 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3189 cc | 4556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.9 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 93 L |
