2009 Audi Q7 4.2 Quattro Premium vs. 2009 Audi Q7 3.6
To start off, both 2009 Audi Q7 4.2 Quattro Premium and 2009 Audi Q7 3.6 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi Q7 4.2 Quattro Premium is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi Q7 4.2 Quattro Premium (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2009 Audi Q7 3.6. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 4.2 Quattro Premium should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi Q7 3.6.
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 4.2 Quattro Premium (441 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi Q7 3.6. (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 4.2 Quattro Premium will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi Q7 3.6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q7 4.2 Quattro Premium | 2009 Audi Q7 3.6 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | Q7 | Q7 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 16.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
