2007 Audi A3 vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi A3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi A3 would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A3 (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Audi A3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A3. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A3 | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A3 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
