2009 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2009 Audi A4 and 2009 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A4 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 298 kg more than 2009 Audi A4.
Because 2009 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Audi A4 (350 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi A4 | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | A4 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |