2006 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, both 2006 Audi A6 and 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A6 (329 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (275 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1120 kg more than 2006 Audi A6.

Because 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (450 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A6. (420 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A6. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2006 Audi A6 has manual transmission. 2006 Audi A6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Audi A6 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Audi Toyota
Model A6 Land Cruiser
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4163 cc 4671 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 329 HP 275 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 420 Nm 450 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 245 km/hour 180 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.1 seconds 11.2 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1275 kg 2395 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1950 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1870 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.5 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 19 L/100km 18.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.6 L/100km 16.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 96 L


 

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