2008 Audi A4 vs. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2008 Audi A4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2008 Audi A4. (250 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 810 kg more than 2008 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Audi A4 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A4 | 2003 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A4 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4396 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 100 L |
