2007 Audi A3 vs. 2002 Land Rover Freelander

To start off, 2007 Audi A3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A3 (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A3 weights approximately 148 kg more than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. 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, 2007 Audi A3 (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Land Rover Freelander.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Audi A3 2002 Land Rover Freelander
Make Audi Land Rover
Model A3 Freelander
Year Released 2007 2002
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1984 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 197 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 280 Nm 165 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 2750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1548 kg 1400 kg
Vehicle Length 4220 mm 4390 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2560 mm


 

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