2007 Audi Q7 vs. 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2007 Audi Q7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 4,198 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi Q7 (344 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (195 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi Q7 weights approximately 476 kg more than 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Audi Q7 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi Q7 | 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Audi | Jeep |
| Model | Q7 | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4198 cc | 3966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 1764 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 78 L |
