2011 Toyota Tundra vs. 2013 Audi A3
To start off, 2013 Audi A3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tundra (381 HP) has 184 more horse power than 2013 Audi A3. (197 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A3 weights approximately 238 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
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 Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A3. (281 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Tundra | 2013 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Toyota | Audi |
| Model | Tundra | A3 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5663 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5820 mm | 4292 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
