2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2007 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Audi Q7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2009 Audi Q7. (229 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 334 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Audi Q7 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 2007 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | Q7 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2370 kg | 2704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 86 L |
