2008 Audi A6 vs. 2008 Toyota Sequoia

To start off, both 2008 Audi A6 and 2008 Toyota Sequoia were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2008 Audi A6. (248 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 866 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 Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A6. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A6. 2008 Toyota Sequoia 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 Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Audi A6 2008 Toyota Sequoia
Make Audi Toyota
Model A6 Sequoia
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2671 cc 5663 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 248 HP 381 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 350 Nm 544 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.2:1
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1720 kg 2586 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 5220 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1920 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 3110 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 100 L


 

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