2007 Audi A4 vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Audi A4 is newer by 3 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A4 (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (201 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A4 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 1245 kg more than 2007 Audi A4.
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, 2007 Audi A4 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A4 | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A4 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
