2007 Audi S3 vs. 2009 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi S3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi S3 would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S3 (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (227 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover LR2.
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 S3 (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR2. 2009 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 2007 Audi S3 has manual transmission. 2007 Audi S3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S3 | 2009 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | S3 | LR2 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1910 mm |
