2006 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2012 Audi RS5
To start off, 2012 Audi RS5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi RS5 (354 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Range Rover. (305 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi RS5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi RS5 weights approximately 350 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Range Rover. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Land Rover Range Rover (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi RS5. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi RS5. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2012 Audi RS5 has manual transmission. 2012 Audi RS5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Land Rover Range Rover | 2012 Audi RS5 | |
Make | Land Rover | Audi |
Model | Range Rover | RS5 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4392 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 354 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4625 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1372 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 63 L |