2006 Audi A8 vs. 2006 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, both 2006 Audi A8 and 2006 Toyota 4Runner 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 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota 4Runner (260 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Audi A8. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A8 weights approximately 575 kg more than 2006 Toyota 4Runner.
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, 2006 Audi A8 (451 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota 4Runner. (415 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Audi A8 | 2006 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | A8 | 4Runner |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 415 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 87 L |