2007 Audi A4 vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Audi A4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2007 Audi A4. (252 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 384 kg more than 2007 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A4. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A4. 2006 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2007 Audi A4 has manual transmission. 2007 Audi A4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A4 | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A4 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3123 cc | 4394 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 2082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |
