2006 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Audi A4 would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A4 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1433 kg more than 2006 Audi A4.
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, 2006 Audi A4 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Audi A4 | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | A4 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2718 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 82 L |