2004 Audi A8 vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Audi A8 would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A8 (330 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (297 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 932 kg more than 2004 Audi A8.
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 Audi A8 (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Audi A8 | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | A8 | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4172 cc | 4394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 88 L |