2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2009 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2009 Audi Q7 and 2009 Kia Carens 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi Q7 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2009 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Carens.
Because 2009 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Carens. 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 (441 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Carens. (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Carens. 2009 Audi Q7 has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Carens has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Carens will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Audi Q7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Audi Q7 | 2009 Kia Carens | |
Make | Audi | Kia |
Model | Q7 | Carens |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |