2006 Audi Q7 vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Audi Q7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi Q7 (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi Q7 weights approximately 298 kg more than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - 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, 2006 Audi Q7 (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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2006 Audi Q7 | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | Q7 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3597 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2244 kg | 1946 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 87 L |