2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. 2013 Audi A3
To start off, 2013 Audi A3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser (239 HP) has 42 more horse power than 2013 Audi A3. (197 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A3 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
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 FJ Cruiser (377 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A3. (281 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser | 2013 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Toyota | Audi |
| Model | FJ Cruiser | A3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4292 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
