2008 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2009 Audi A6
To start off, 2009 Audi A6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (218 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 875 kg more than 2009 Audi A6.
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 (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6. (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6.
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2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2009 Audi A6 | |
Make | Toyota | Audi |
Model | Land Cruiser | A6 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4164 cc | 2976 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 430 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |