2008 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2011 Audi S3
To start off, 2011 Audi S3 is newer by 3 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi S3 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi S3 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 940 kg more than 2011 Audi S3.
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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi S3. (331 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi S3. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2011 Audi S3 has manual transmission. 2011 Audi S3 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 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2011 Audi S3 | |
Make | Toyota | Audi |
Model | Land Cruiser | S3 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 331 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 60 L |