2005 Audi A6 vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla

To start off, both 2005 Audi A6 and 2005 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc, 2005 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A6 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A6 weights approximately 945 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 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, 2005 Audi A6 (370 Nm) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Audi A6 2005 Toyota Corolla
Make Audi Toyota
Model A6 Corolla
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2496 cc 1398 cc
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 177 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 370 Nm 127 Nm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1955 kg 1010 kg
Vehicle Length 4820 mm 4390 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 50 L


 

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