2009 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 2009 Audi A4 and 2009 Land Rover Discovery were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A4 (261 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 856 kg more than 2009 Audi A4.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4. (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A4 | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A4 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3197 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 82 L |
