2011 Audi A5 vs. 2012 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2012 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Audi A5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Audi A5 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2011 Audi A5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 325 kg more than 2011 Audi A5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 4Runner (376 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A5. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi A5 | 2012 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A5 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4623 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1382 mm | 1885 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 87 L |
