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Toyota 4Runner vs. Audi Q5 Review

How the Toyota 4Runner stacks up against the Audi Q5 - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Toyota 4Runner
Price Range: $28,640 - $39,800
2010 Audi Q5
Price Range: $37,200 - $37,350
Toyota 4Runner vs. Audi Q5 Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Toyota 4Runner to the dealership as the Audi. Producing an exact fuel economy evaluation is so tricky that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though both the Audi Q5 and the Audi Q5 perform almost similarly when it comes to fuel economy. With respect to gas mileage, the Audi Q5 is slightly better than the Toyota 4Runner, but not by much. Regarding MSRP, the Toyota 4Runner doesn't cost much less than the Q5.

Utility
The Toyota 4Runner and the Q5 can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Toyota 4Runner is a better choice than the Audi regarding transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of equipment or sizeable animals.

Convenience
The Audi Q5's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Toyota 4Runner.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Audi Q5's front cabin compared to the Toyota 4Runner. The ampler interior dimensions of the Audi make it more spacious for your passengers than the 4Runner.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Toyota 4Runner than the Audi because of its larger tank. The Q5 and the 4Runner compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Toyota and the Audi most definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Toyota 4Runner has a more sizeable engine than the Audi Q5. Bear in mind that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but smaller engines can be stressed more. The Audi Q5 could learn a lesson or two from the Toyota 4Runner with respect to pickup.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Toyota 4Runner isn't quite as generous as the Audi Q5's.

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