2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Audi Q3
To start off, 2012 Audi Q3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2012 Audi Q3. (168 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi Q3.
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 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi Q3. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi Q3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 Audi Q3 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Audi |
| Model | Discovery | Q3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1600 mm |
