2008 Audi Q7 vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2008 Audi Q7 and 2008 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Audi Q7. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi Q7 weights approximately 943 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tacoma.
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 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Audi Q7 | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | Q7 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 79 L |