2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Audi Q7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi Q7 (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. (236 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 422 kg more than 2009 Audi Q7.
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, both vehicles can yield 361 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2009 Audi Q7 | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | Q7 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3597 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 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 | 7.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 79 L |