2008 Audi A4 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Audi A4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,123 cc, 2008 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A4 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (162 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 520 kg more than 2008 Audi A4.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A4. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A4. 2008 Audi A4 has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Audi A4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Audi A4 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | A4 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3123 cc | 2995 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |