2009 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2011 Audi A5
To start off, 2011 Audi A5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover LR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover LR3 would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2011 Audi A5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A5.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Audi A5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 Audi A5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR3. (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR3 | 2011 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Audi |
| Model | LR3 | A5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
