2005 Audi A3 vs. 2007 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi A3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi A3 would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2005 Audi A3. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1443 kg more than 2005 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Audi A3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A3. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Audi A3 | 2007 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | A3 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 82 L |