2006 Audi A8 vs. 2007 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Audi A8 would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A8 (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover LR3. (216 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover LR3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Audi A8 (451 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover LR3. (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A8 | 2007 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A8 | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 86 L |
