2010 Toyota Avalon vs. 2011 Audi A5
To start off, 2011 Audi A5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2011 Audi A5. (261 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A5 weights approximately 123 kg more than 2010 Toyota Avalon.
Because 2011 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota Avalon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2010 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A5. (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Avalon | 2011 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Toyota | Audi |
| Model | Avalon | A5 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1637 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5019 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1486 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2819 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
