2010 Audi A4 vs. 2011 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2011 Toyota Avalon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Audi A4 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2010 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 20 kg more than 2010 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2010 Audi A4 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Audi A4 | 2011 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A4 | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4704 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1826 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2809 mm | 2819 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
