2008 Audi A6 vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 2008 Audi A6 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2008 Audi A6. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 800 kg more than 2008 Audi A6. 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 (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A6. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A6. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2008 Audi A6 has manual transmission. 2008 Audi A6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Audi A6 | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | A6 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 2395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 96 L |