2007 Audi A3 vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi A3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi A3 would be higher. At 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A3 (251 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (187 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 484 kg more than 2007 Audi A3.
Because 2007 Audi A3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A3 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, 2007 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A3 | 2011 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A3 | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3195 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 76 L |
