2012 Audi A6 vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, both 2012 Audi A6 and 2012 Toyota Tundra were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2012 Audi A6. (310 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A6 weights approximately 151 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2012 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Tundra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A6 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, 2012 Toyota Tundra (545 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A6. (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Audi A6 | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | A6 | Tundra |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 545 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4925 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2913 mm | 3710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |