2004 Audi A6 vs. 2004 Toyota RAV4

To start off, both 2004 Audi A6 and 2004 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A6 (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2004 Toyota RAV4. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A6 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2004 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota RAV4 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, 2004 Audi A6 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota RAV4. (279 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota RAV4.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Audi A6 2004 Toyota RAV4
Make Audi Toyota
Model A6 RAV4
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1968 cc 1988 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 110 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 279 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 19.5:1 18.6:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 205 km/hour 170 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.3 seconds 12.1 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 1445 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4210 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 57 L


 

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