2001 Audi Allroad vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Audi Allroad. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Audi Allroad would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2001 Audi Allroad. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi Allroad. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi Allroad weights approximately 378 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2001 Audi Allroad is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Audi Allroad 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, 2001 Audi Allroad (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Audi Allroad will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi Allroad | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | Allroad | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1412 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |
