2007 Audi Q7 vs. 2006 Mini Cooper

To start off, 2007 Audi Q7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi Q7 (229 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2006 Mini Cooper. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi Q7 weights approximately 1170 kg more than 2006 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Audi Q7 (501 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mini Cooper. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mini Cooper.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Audi Q7 2006 Mini Cooper
Make Audi Mini
Model Q7 Cooper
Year Released 2007 2006
Body Type SUV Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2967 cc 1596 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 229 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 501 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 77 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91.4 mm 85.8 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 210 km/hour 222 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.1 seconds 7.7 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2295 kg 1125 kg
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 3660 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1740 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 3010 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.5 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 50 L


 

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