2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2009 Audi Q7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche would be higher. At 5,325 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi Q7 (322 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 47 kg more than 2009 Audi Q7.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Audi Q7 (760 Nm) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (447 Nm). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | Q7 | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4132 cc | 5325 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 760 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 2467 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 117 L |
