2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2011 Audi Q5
To start off, 2011 Audi Q5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,995 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi Q5 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 91 kg more than 2011 Audi Q5.
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, 2011 Audi Q5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2011 Audi Q5 has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Audi Q5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2011 Audi Q5 | |
Make | Toyota | Audi |
Model | Land Cruiser | Q5 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1855 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2807 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 180 L | 75 L |