2008 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Audi A4 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (385 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2008 Audi A4. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 982 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (550 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A4. (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A4.
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2008 Audi A4 | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | A4 | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 88 L |