2006 Audi S3 vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Audi S3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi S3 (222 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (160 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi S3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 585 kg more than 2006 Audi S3.
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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi S3. (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi S3.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Audi S3 | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | S3 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 222 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2015 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 87 L |