2009 Audi A6 vs. 2009 Toyota Tundra

To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 and 2009 Toyota Tundra were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tundra (276 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2009 Audi A6. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A6 weights approximately 455 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tundra.

Because 2009 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tundra 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 Tundra (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6. (231 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6. 2009 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2009 Audi A6 has manual transmission. 2009 Audi A6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Audi A6 2009 Toyota Tundra
Make Audi Toyota
Model A6 Tundra
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Station Wagon Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2393 cc 4664 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 168 HP 276 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 231 Nm 424 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1535 kg 1080 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 5340 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1940 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 3230 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.9 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 100 L


 

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