2004 Audi A6 vs. 2010 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2010 Toyota Venza is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Audi A6 would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2004 Audi A6. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Venza weights approximately 44 kg more than 2004 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2010 Toyota Venza (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A6. (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A6 | 2010 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A6 | Venza |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
