2009 Audi A3 vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi A3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi A3 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 2009 Audi A3. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1105 kg more than 2009 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A3. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A3.
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2009 Audi A3 | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | A3 | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 624 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 236 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 2590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1788 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2743 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 88 L |