2012 Toyota Venza vs. 2006 Audi S4
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Audi S4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Audi S4 would be higher. At 4,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi S4 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Venza. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi S4 weights approximately 29 kg more than 2012 Toyota Venza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Audi S4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Venza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi S4 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, 2006 Audi S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Venza | 2006 Audi S4 | |
| Make | Toyota | Audi |
| Model | Venza | S4 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2700 cc | 4162 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 339 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4801 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 63 L |
