2007 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Audi Q3
To start off, 2012 Audi Q3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2012 Audi Q3. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi Q3.
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 (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi Q3. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi Q3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Audi Q3 | |
| Make | Toyota | Audi |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Q3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1600 mm |
