2006 Audi A4 vs. 2006 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2006 Audi A4 and 2006 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,231 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Avensis (175 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2006 Audi A4. (129 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 300 kg more than 2006 Audi A4. 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, 2006 Toyota Avensis (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A4. (196 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A4 | 2006 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A4 | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2231 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 8.6 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 | 1310 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
