2007 Audi A4 vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi A4 would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1098 kg more than 2007 Audi A4.
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 A4 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2007 Audi A4 has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Audi A4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A4 | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A4 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 82 L |
