2008 Audi Q7 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, both 2008 Audi Q7 and 2008 Chevrolet Malibu were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi Q7 (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. (252 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu.
Because 2008 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Audi Q7 (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi Q7 | 2008 Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | Q7 | Malibu |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3595 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 61 L |
