2006 Audi A8 vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 3 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 4,134 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A8 (322 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. (268 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 772 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 (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. (641 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Audi A8 | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | A8 | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4134 cc | 3630 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 641 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2717 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 105 L |