2009 Audi A8 vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi A8 would be higher. At 4,367 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (311 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 Audi A8. (272 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A8.
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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A8. (650 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A8 | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A8 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3936 cc | 4367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 104 L |
