2007 Audi Q7 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2007 Audi Q7 and 2007 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,198 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi Q7 (344 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. (221 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 72 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 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi Q7. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi Q7.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Audi Q7 | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | Q7 | Touareg |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4198 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 9.9 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 | 2240 kg | 2312 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.6 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |