2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, both 2009 Audi Q7 and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi Q7 (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi Q7 weights approximately 979 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. 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 Chevrolet Equinox. 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 (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox.
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2009 Audi Q7 | 2009 Chevrolet Equinox | |
Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
Model | Q7 | Equinox |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3597 cc | 3425 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 76 L |