2008 Audi Q7 vs. 2008 Dodge Durango
To start off, both 2008 Audi Q7 and 2008 Dodge Durango were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Durango (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2008 Audi Q7. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Durango weights approximately 103 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 Dodge Durango (448 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi Q7. (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi Q7.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Audi Q7 | 2008 Dodge Durango | |
Make | Audi | Dodge |
Model | Q7 | Durango |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3595 cc | 4701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 303 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 448 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 2343 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 21.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 102 L |