2004 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2009 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Audi A4 would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota 4Runner (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2004 Audi A4. (201 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A4 weights approximately 545 kg more than 2009 Toyota 4Runner.
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, 2004 Audi A4 (451 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota 4Runner. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A4 | 2009 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A4 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 87 L |
