2009 Audi A8 vs. 2011 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2011 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi A8 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A8 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Corolla. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 106 kg more than 2009 Audi A8.
Because 2009 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A8 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 A8 (441 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Corolla. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A8 | 2011 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A8 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4572 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
