2007 Audi S3 vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 2007 Audi S3 and 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Audi S3. (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi S3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 990 kg more than 2007 Audi S3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Toyota Land Cruiser (420 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi S3. (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi S3. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2007 Audi S3 has manual transmission. 2007 Audi S3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Audi S3 | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | S3 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 2445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 96 L |