2007 Audi Q7 vs. 2007 Audi A3

To start off, both 2007 Audi Q7 and 2007 Audi A3 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 32 more horse power than 2007 Audi A3. (197 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi Q7 weights approximately 885 kg more than 2007 Audi A3. 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 2007 Audi A3. 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 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A3. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A3. 2007 Audi Q7 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 Audi Q7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2007 Audi Q7 2007 Audi A3
Make Audi Audi
Model Q7 A3
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2967 cc 1948 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 229 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 501 Nm 280 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 82.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91.4 mm 92.8 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 210 km/hour 234 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.1 seconds 7.1 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2295 kg 1410 kg
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1740 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 3010 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.5 L/100km 8.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 55 L