2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2009 Buick Enclave
To start off, both 2009 Audi Q7 and 2009 Buick Enclave were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,133 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi Q7 (322 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2009 Buick Enclave. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Enclave. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi Q7 weights approximately 474 kg more than 2009 Buick Enclave. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Buick Enclave. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 2500 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Enclave. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 2009 Buick Enclave | |
| Make | Audi | Buick |
| Model | Q7 | Enclave |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4133 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 760 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1946 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 83 L |
