2009 Audi A6 vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 and 2009 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,123 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 179 kg more than 2009 Audi A6.
Because 2009 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (331 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi A6 | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | A6 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3123 cc | 2701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.9 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.3 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |