2008 Audi A6 vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Audi A6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,122 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A6 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 406 kg more than 2008 Audi A6.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2008 Audi A6 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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2008 Audi A6 | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | A6 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3122 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 328 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 | 13.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1946 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |