2007 Audi Q7 vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2007 Audi Q7 and 2007 Subaru Forester 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 66 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Forester. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi Q7 weights approximately 909 kg more than 2007 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi Q7 | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | Q7 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |
