2008 Audi Q7 vs. 2005 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2008 Audi Q7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda B3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda B3000 would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi Q7 (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B3000. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi Q7 weights approximately 624 kg more than 2005 Mazda B3000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Audi Q7 (500 Nm) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B3000. (240 Nm). This means 2008 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi Q7 | 2005 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Audi | Mazda |
| Model | Q7 | B3000 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1671 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 74 L |
