2009 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sequoia (272 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5. (261 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A5.
Because 2012 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Sequoia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 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, 2012 Audi A5 (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Sequoia. (315 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Sequoia | 2012 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Toyota | Audi |
| Model | Sequoia | A5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 3197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1852 mm |
