2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2009 Audi Q7 and 2009 Kia Sportage 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 (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 355 kg more than 2009 Audi Q7.
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 (361 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (251 Nm). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage. 2009 Audi Q7 has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Sportage 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 Sportage | |
Make | Audi | Kia |
Model | Q7 | Sportage |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3597 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 251 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 58 L |