2007 Audi A3 vs. 2007 Infiniti QX56
To start off, both 2007 Audi A3 and 2007 Infiniti QX56 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Infiniti QX56 (320 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2007 Audi A3. (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A3.
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, 2007 Infiniti QX56 (533 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A3. (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A3. 2007 Infiniti QX56 has automatic transmission and 2007 Audi A3 has manual transmission. 2007 Audi A3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Infiniti QX56 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A3 | 2007 Infiniti QX56 | |
| Make | Audi | Infiniti |
| Model | A3 | QX56 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3187 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 106 L |
