2009 Audi A6 vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi A6 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (300 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Tundra. (276 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 185 kg more than 2009 Audi A6.
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, 2012 Toyota Tundra (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6. (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A6 | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A6 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 424 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
