2006 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Toyota Yaris

To start off, both 2006 Audi A6 and 2006 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A6 (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Yaris. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A6 weights approximately 502 kg more than 2006 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Yaris. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 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 Audi A6 (230 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Yaris.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Audi A6 2006 Toyota Yaris
Make Audi Toyota
Model A6 Yaris
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Station Wagon Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2393 cc 996 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 175 HP 69 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 230 Nm 93 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 71 mm
Engine Stroke Size 77.4 mm 84 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 230 km/hour 155 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.1 seconds 15.7 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1482 kg 980 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 3760 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1540 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.9 L/100km 5.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 42 L


 

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