2006 Audi Q7 vs. 2011 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2011 Toyota Avalon is newer by 5 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2006 Audi Q7. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi Q7 weights approximately 655 kg more than 2011 Toyota Avalon.
Because 2006 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota Avalon. 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 Audi Q7 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi Q7 | 2011 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | Q7 | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2819 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
