2007 Audi Q7 vs. 2007 Kia Optima
To start off, both 2007 Audi Q7 and 2007 Kia Optima were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi Q7 (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2007 Kia Optima. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Optima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi Q7 weights approximately 753 kg more than 2007 Kia Optima. 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 Kia Optima. 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 (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Optima. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Optima.
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2007 Audi Q7 | 2007 Kia Optima | |
Make | Audi | Kia |
Model | Q7 | Optima |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3597 cc | 2654 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 1487 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 62 L |