2005 Audi A4 vs. 2005 Toyota 4Runner

To start off, both 2005 Audi A4 and 2005 Toyota 4Runner were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (245 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Audi A4. (170 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 179 kg more than 2005 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (382 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A4. (230 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A4.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Audi A4 2005 Toyota 4Runner
Make Audi Toyota
Model A4 4Runner
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Convertible SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1786 cc 3950 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 170 HP 245 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 230 Nm 382 Nm
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 95 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 10.0:1
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1656 kg 1835 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2800 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.8 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.2 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.1 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 87 L