Land Rover Discovery Sport 2014 vs Audi Q5 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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Audi Q5 is a more dynamic driving. Land Rover Discovery Sport engine produces 15 HP more power than Audi Q5, but torque is 10 NM less than Audi Q5. Despite the higher power, Land Rover Discovery Sport reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 10.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Land Rover Discovery Sport consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Land Rover Discovery Sport could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Land Rover Discovery Sport consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi Q5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 212 mm (8.3 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Land Rover Discovery Sport can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi Q5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Land Rover Freelander, Jaguar XJ, Jaguar XF | Used also on Audi A5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Land Rover Discovery Sport might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi Q5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.66 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1698 litres | 1560 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`660 kg | 2`365 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`796 kg | 1`770 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 864 kg | 595 kg | |
| Land Rover Discovery Sport load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 31 procentiem more than Audi Q5. Therefore, Land Rover Discovery Sport is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 13 200 | |
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