2009 Audi A4 vs. 2011 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi A4 would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4.
Because 2011 Land Rover LR3 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, 2011 Land Rover LR3 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, 2011 Land Rover LR3 (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A4 | 2011 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A4 | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
