2006 Audi Q7 vs. 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2006 Audi Q7 and 2006 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi Q7 (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. (270 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi Q7 weights approximately 714 kg more than 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. 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 Nissan Pathfinder (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi Q7. (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi Q7.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Audi Q7 | 2006 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Audi | Nissan |
Model | Q7 | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3597 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 396 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2244 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |