2008 Audi A6 vs. 2011 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Audi A6 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (310 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2008 Audi A6. (178 HP @ 3300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 701 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, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A6. (380 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A6 | 2011 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A6 | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2698 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 2576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3099 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
