2006 Smart ForFour vs. 2011 Audi Q7
To start off, 2011 Audi Q7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Smart ForFour would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi Q7 (225 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForFour. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForFour.
Because 2011 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Smart ForFour. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Audi Q7 (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForFour. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForFour. 2011 Audi Q7 has automatic transmission and 2006 Smart ForFour has manual transmission. 2006 Smart ForFour will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Audi Q7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Smart ForFour | 2011 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Smart | Audi |
| Model | ForFour | Q7 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1123 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3002 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 100 L |
