2005 Audi A6 vs. 2009 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2009 Toyota Prius is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi A6 would be higher. At 2,671 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A6 (247 HP @ 1800 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Prius. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A6 weights approximately 330 kg more than 2009 Toyota Prius. 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 2009 Toyota Prius. 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 (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A6 | 2009 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A6 | Prius |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2671 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.8 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.2 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
