2006 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Audi A4 would be higher. At 5,661 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2006 Audi A4. (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A4 weights approximately 550 kg more than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A4. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Audi A4 | 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | A4 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3129 cc | 5661 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 96 L |