2005 Toyota Sienna vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (230 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Sienna.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 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, 2012 Audi A8 (550 Nm) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (343 Nm). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Toyota Sienna | 2012 Audi A8 | |
Make | Toyota | Audi |
Model | Sienna | A8 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3298 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 550 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5136 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2992 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 90 L |