2009 Audi A5 vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Audi A5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A5 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1500 kg more than 2009 Audi A5.
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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A5. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi A5 | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | A5 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3197 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 2395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 96 L |