2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2009 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2009 Audi Q7 and 2009 Ford Expedition were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2009 Audi Q7. (229 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi Q7 weights approximately 1404 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Expedition. (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 2009 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | Q7 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2370 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 106 L |
