2007 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Audi Q5
To start off, 2012 Audi Q5 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, 2012 Audi Q5 (270 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 445 kg more than 2012 Audi Q5.
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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi Q5. (329 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi Q5.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Audi Q5 | |
Make | Toyota | Audi |
Model | Land Cruiser | Q5 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 329 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1654 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2807 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 75 L |