2008 Audi A3 vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 2008 Audi A3 and 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,661 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2008 Audi A3. (250 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1126 kg more than 2008 Audi A3. 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A3. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Audi A3 | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | A3 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3196 cc | 5661 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 2581 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 93 L |