2006 Audi A8 vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is newer by 6 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 3,934 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A8 (271 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. (242 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A8 weights approximately 271 kg more than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 1800 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Audi A8 | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | A8 | Range Rover Evoque |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3934 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1669 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4366 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1966 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1636 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2662 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |