2001 Audi A6 vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 11 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2001 Audi A6. (252 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 487 kg more than 2001 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A6. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A6 | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A6 | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 2082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
