2006 Audi A6 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 A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Audi A6 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A6 (329 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 55 kg more than 2006 Audi A6.
Because 2009 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, 2009 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 Audi A6 (420 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A6 | 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A6 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 180 L |
