2007 Audi Q7 vs. 2004 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2007 Audi Q7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Sorento 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 152 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi Q7 weights approximately 370 kg more than 2004 Kia Sorento. 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) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2007 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi Q7 | 2004 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Audi | Kia |
| Model | Q7 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4198 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
