2010 Audi A1 vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Audi A1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Audi A1 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2010 Audi A1. (120 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi A1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 1042 kg more than 2010 Audi A1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Audi A1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna 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 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A1. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A1. 2012 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2010 Audi A1 has manual transmission. 2010 Audi A1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Audi A1 | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | A1 | Sienna |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2082 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3954 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1416 mm | 1811 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2469 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 76 L |