2008 Audi Q7 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, both 2008 Audi Q7 and 2008 Chevrolet Captiva were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi Q7 (345 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi Q7 weights approximately 330 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. 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, 2008 Audi Q7 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. 2008 Audi Q7 has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Captiva has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Audi Q7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi Q7 | 2008 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | Q7 | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4162 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 65 L |
