2009 Audi A6 vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Audi A6 is newer by 1 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, 2009 Audi A6 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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, 2009 Audi A6 (441 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi A6 | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | A6 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 96 L |