2012 Audi A5 vs. 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Audi A5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Audi A5 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser (256 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 133 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.
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, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A5. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi A5 | 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A5 | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | 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 | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1963 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4623 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1382 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 72 L |
