2009 Audi A3 vs. 2000 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Audi A3 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A3 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2000 Land Rover Range Rover. (187 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1160 kg more than 2009 Audi A3.
Because 2000 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Audi A3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2000 Land Rover Range Rover (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A3. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A3 | 2000 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A3 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1948 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |
