2007 Audi A4 vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2007 Audi A4 and 2007 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Highlander (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 Audi A4. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A4 weights approximately 375 kg more than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2007 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A4. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A4 | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A4 | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 3311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
