2006 Audi A4 vs. 2011 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 5 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2006 Audi A4. (187 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1153 kg more than 2006 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR4 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, 2011 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A4. (240 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A4. 2011 Land Rover LR4 has automatic transmission and 2006 Audi A4 has manual transmission. 2006 Audi A4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A4 | 2011 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A4 | LR4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |
