2012 Toyota Sienna vs. 2011 Audi Q5
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Audi Q5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Audi Q5 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2011 Audi Q5. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi Q5.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi Q5. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi Q5. 2012 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2011 Audi Q5 has manual transmission. 2011 Audi Q5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Toyota Sienna | 2011 Audi Q5 | |
Make | Toyota | Audi |
Model | Sienna | Q5 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1964 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1811 mm | 1654 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2807 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 75 L |