2008 Audi A8 vs. 2009 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Audi A8 would be higher. At 5,996 cc, 2008 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A8 (444 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (227 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover LR2.
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 (580 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A8 | 2009 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A8 | LR2 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5996 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
