2006 Audi S3 vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Audi S3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Audi S3 would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi S3 (222 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi S3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Freelander.
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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi S3. (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi S3. 2010 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2006 Audi S3 has manual transmission. 2006 Audi S3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi S3 | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | S3 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2670 mm |
