2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2007 Audi A3
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi A3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi A3 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 409 more horse power than 2007 Audi A3. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1358 kg more than 2007 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Audi A3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A3. (149 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2007 Audi A3 | |
Make | Land Rover | Audi |
Model | Range Rover Sport | A3 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 624 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2638 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4783 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1783 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2743 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 55 L |