2009 Audi A6 vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma

To start off, 2009 Audi A6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (300 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 754 kg more than 2009 Audi A6.

Because 2009 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 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 A6 (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Tacoma.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Audi A6 2007 Toyota Tacoma
Make Audi Toyota
Model A6 Tacoma
Year Released 2009 2007
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2995 cc 2694 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 159 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 420 Nm 244 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 3800 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 895 kg 1649 kg
Vehicle Length 4930 mm 5290 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 3240 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.1 L/100km 8.9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 11.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 10 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 79 L


 

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