2007 Audi A3 vs. 2005 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2007 Audi A3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover LR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover LR3 would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (301 HP) has 101 more horse power than 2007 Audi A3. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 931 kg more than 2007 Audi A3. 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, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A3. (281 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A3 | 2005 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A3 | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 301 HP |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 86 L |
