2008 Audi A5 vs. 2011 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Audi A5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Audi A5 would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A5 (262 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover LR2. (230 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover LR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2008 Audi A5.
Because 2011 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Audi A5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR2 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, 2008 Audi A5 (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A5 | 2011 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A5 | LR2 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3197 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
