2006 Audi Q7 vs. 2006 Porsche 911

To start off, both 2006 Audi Q7 and 2006 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (376 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2006 Audi Q7. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi Q7 weights approximately 849 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.

Because 2006 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi Q7 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 Porsche 911 (385 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi Q7. (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi Q7. 2006 Audi Q7 has automatic transmission and 2006 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2006 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Audi Q7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Audi Q7 2006 Porsche 911
Make Audi Porsche
Model Q7 911
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 3597 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 276 HP 376 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 7400 RPM
Torque 360 Nm 385 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 11.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 220 km/hour 306 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.3 seconds 4.8 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2244 kg 1395 kg
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1740 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 3010 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13 L/100km 12.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 89 L


 

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