2009 Audi S5 vs. 2008 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2009 Audi S5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover LR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover LR2 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi S5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi S5 (354 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2008 Land Rover LR2. (230 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi S5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Land Rover LR2.
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 S5 (441 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Audi S5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover LR2. 2008 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 2009 Audi S5 has manual transmission. 2009 Audi S5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Audi S5 | 2008 Land Rover LR2 | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | S5 | LR2 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 354 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2180 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |