2006 Toyota Quantum vs. 2010 Audi Q5
To start off, 2010 Audi Q5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Quantum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Quantum would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi Q5 (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Quantum. (102 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Quantum.
Because 2010 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Quantum. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q5 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, 2010 Audi Q5 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Quantum. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Quantum. 2010 Audi Q5 has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota Quantum has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota Quantum will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Audi Q5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Quantum | 2010 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Toyota | Audi |
| Model | Quantum | Q5 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2290 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
