2009 Audi A4 vs. 2003 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2009 Audi A4 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 3,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A4 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 370 kg more than 2009 Audi A4.
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, 2009 Audi A4 (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. 2009 Audi A4 has automatic transmission and 2003 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2003 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Audi A4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A4 | 2003 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A4 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3196 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2560 mm |
