2008 Audi A3 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender

To start off, 2008 Audi A3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2008 Audi A3. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 790 kg more than 2008 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Audi A3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A3. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A3.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Audi A3 2007 Land Rover Defender
Make Audi Land Rover
Model A3 Defender
Year Released 2008 2007
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1595 cc 2497 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 101 HP 120 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 148 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 1950 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 19.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 9 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1265 kg 2055 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 4610 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2800 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.1 L/100km 10.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 75 L


 

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