2006 Audi Q7 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, both 2006 Audi Q7 and 2006 Chevrolet Colorado were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 101 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi Q7 weights approximately 494 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. 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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi Q7 | 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | Q7 | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3597 cc | 2770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2244 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 74 L |
