2008 Audi A4 vs. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2008 Audi A4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (390 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2008 Audi A4. (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 466 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, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A4. (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A4. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2008 Audi A4 has manual transmission. 2008 Audi A4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Audi A4 | 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | A4 | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 556 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2076 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 88 L |