2009 Acura RDX vs. 2009 Audi Q7
To start off, both 2009 Acura RDX and 2009 Audi Q7 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,132 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi Q7 (322 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2009 Acura RDX. (237 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura RDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi Q7 weights approximately 636 kg more than 2009 Acura RDX. 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, 2009 Audi Q7 (760 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura RDX. (260 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura RDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura RDX | 2009 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Acura | Audi |
| Model | RDX | Q7 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2297 cc | 4132 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 760 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1784 kg | 2420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
