2009 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2009 Audi A5
To start off, both 2009 Toyota Tacoma and 2009 Audi A5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A5 (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 74 kg more than 2009 Audi A5.
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, 2009 Audi A5 (500 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Toyota Tacoma | 2009 Audi A5 | |
Make | Toyota | Audi |
Model | Tacoma | A5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3956 cc | 2965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 16.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3250 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 64 L |