2007 Audi Q7 vs. 2005 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2007 Audi Q7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Pilot (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Audi Q7. (229 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi Q7 weights approximately 285 kg more than 2005 Honda Pilot.
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 Audi Q7 (501 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi Q7 | 2005 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | Q7 | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 77 L |
