2008 Audi A6 vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 2008 Audi A6 is newer by 1 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A6 (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (241 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 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 285 kg more than 2008 Audi A6.

Because 2007 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, 2007 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A6. (331 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A6.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Audi A6 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Audi Toyota
Model A6 Land Cruiser
Year Released 2008 2007
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3101 cc 3956 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 255 HP 241 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 331 Nm 376 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.5 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 95 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 250 km/hour 180 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.9 seconds 9.8 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1750 kg 2035 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1880 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2800 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.7 L/100km 4.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 97 L


 

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