2003 Audi A6 vs. 2000 Toyota Mark II

To start off, 2003 Audi A6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Mark II (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2003 Audi A6. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 2003 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Audi A6 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2000 Toyota Mark II.

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, 2003 Audi A6 (235 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Mark II. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Mark II. 2000 Toyota Mark II has automatic transmission and 2003 Audi A6 has manual transmission. 2003 Audi A6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Mark II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Audi A6 2000 Toyota Mark II
Make Audi Toyota
Model A6 Mark II
Year Released 2003 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1799 cc 1988 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 149 HP 156 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 235 Nm 200 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 75 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 1510 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 4740 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2600 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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