2008 Audi A3 vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Audi A3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1220 kg more than 2008 Audi A3.
Because 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Audi A3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (450 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A3. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A3. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2008 Audi A3 has manual transmission. 2008 Audi A3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Audi A3 | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | A3 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 4671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 275 HP |
Torque | 210 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 2395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 96 L |