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 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 60 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. (170 HP @ 6400 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 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu.
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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 | 2967 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
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 Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 61 L |