2012 Toyota Sienna vs. 2007 Audi A4
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 5 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2007 Audi A4. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 680 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 front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2007 Audi A4 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Sienna | 2007 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Toyota | Audi |
| Model | Sienna | A4 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2700 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1765 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
