2008 Audi Q7 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, both 2008 Audi Q7 and 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (284 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Audi Q7. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 179 kg more than 2008 Audi Q7. 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 Chevrolet Tahoe (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi Q7. (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi Q7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi Q7 | 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | Q7 | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3595 cc | 5326 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 2419 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2070 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 98 L |
