2006 Audi A8 vs. 2006 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, both 2006 Audi A8 and 2006 Toyota Sequoia 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 Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Sequoia (273 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2006 Audi A8. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A8 weights approximately 475 kg more than 2006 Toyota Sequoia.
Because 2006 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Sequoia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi A8 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 A8 (451 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Sequoia. (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A8 | 2006 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A8 | Sequoia |
| 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 | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
