2008 Audi A8 vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, both 2008 Audi A8 and 2008 Land Rover Range Rover were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A8 (231 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 715 kg more than 2008 Audi A8.
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 A8 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. (391 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Audi A8 | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | A8 | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2926 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 104 L |