2009 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2009 Audi A4 and 2009 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Highlander (209 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 84 kg more than 2009 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander (287 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4. (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A4 | 2009 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A4 | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 3311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
