2001 Audi A6 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Audi A6 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi A6 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (157 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 340 kg more than 2001 Audi A6.
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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A6. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A6 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A6 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.3 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |
