2009 Audi R8 vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Audi R8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (518 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 815 kg more than 2009 Audi R8.
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 R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2009 Audi R8 has manual transmission. 2009 Audi R8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi R8 | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | R8 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 316 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 96 L |
