2003 Toyota Avensis vs. 2010 Audi A5
To start off, 2010 Audi A5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A5 (261 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A5 weights approximately 465 kg more than 2003 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5 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, 2010 Audi A5 (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Toyota Avensis | 2010 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Toyota | Audi |
| Model | Avensis | A5 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |
