2011 Toyota Avalon vs. 2006 Audi S4
To start off, 2011 Toyota Avalon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Audi S4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Audi S4 would be higher. At 4,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi S4 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Avalon. (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Avalon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi S4 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2011 Toyota Avalon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Audi S4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota Avalon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi S4 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, 2006 Audi S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Avalon | 2006 Audi S4 | |
| Make | Toyota | Audi |
| Model | Avalon | S4 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4162 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 339 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5019 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1486 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2819 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
