2012 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2007 Audi A3
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 5 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 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A3 (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover LR2. (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover LR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 161 kg more than 2007 Audi A3.
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, 2007 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Land Rover LR2 | 2007 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Audi |
| Model | LR2 | A3 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3200 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4496 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1908 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2659 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
