2006 Audi Q7 vs. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Audi Q7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Audi Q7 would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (316 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2006 Audi Q7. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi Q7 weights approximately 545 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi Q7 | 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | Q7 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 5326 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 458 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 6330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 4010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 129 L |
