2011 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2007 Audi A4
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi A4 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2007 Audi A4. (217 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1120 kg more than 2007 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A4. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Sequoia | 2007 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Toyota | Audi |
| Model | Sequoia | A4 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2715 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1956 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3099 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 63 L |
