2007 Audi Q7 vs. 2009 Seat Altea
To start off, 2009 Seat Altea is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi Q7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi Q7 would be higher. 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 196 more horse power than 2009 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi Q7 weights approximately 1048 kg more than 2009 Seat Altea. 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 2009 Seat Altea. 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 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi Q7 | 2009 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Audi | Seat |
| Model | Q7 | Altea |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4198 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.6 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |
