2005 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2006 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi A6 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 138 more horse power than 2005 Audi A6. (162 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 871 kg more than 2005 Audi A6. 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 2005 Audi A6. 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A6. (310 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A6 | 2006 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A6 | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 4392 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2461 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |
