2007 Audi Q7 vs. 2007 GMC Canyon
To start off, both 2007 Audi Q7 and 2007 GMC Canyon 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 44 more horse power than 2007 GMC Canyon. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2007 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Canyon weights approximately 140 kg more than 2007 Audi Q7.
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 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 GMC Canyon. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 GMC Canyon. 2007 Audi Q7 has automatic transmission and 2007 GMC Canyon has manual transmission. 2007 GMC Canyon 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi Q7 | 2007 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Audi | GMC |
| Model | Q7 | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |
