2010 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2013 Audi A4
To start off, 2013 Audi A4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A4 (208 HP) has 49 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A4 weights approximately 398 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A4 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, 2013 Audi A4 (350 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Tacoma | 2013 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Toyota | Audi |
| Model | Tacoma | A4 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2694 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4703 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1436 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2808 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
