2005 Audi A4 vs. 2005 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2005 Audi A4 and 2005 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A4 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A4 weights approximately 289 kg more than 2005 Toyota Yaris. 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, 2005 Audi A4 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 | 2005 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A4 | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
