2011 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Toyota Sequoia 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 53 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5. (328 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 846 kg more than 2012 Audi A5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota Sequoia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A5. (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Sequoia | 2012 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Toyota | Audi |
| Model | Sequoia | A5 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2606 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1956 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3099 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 67 L |
