2006 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2010 Audi A5
To start off, 2010 Audi A5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 3,538 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A5 (328 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2006 Toyota RAV4. (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A5 weights approximately 575 kg more than 2006 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota RAV4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5 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 A5 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota RAV4. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota RAV4 | 2010 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Toyota | Audi |
| Model | RAV4 | A5 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3538 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 269 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |
