2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 2009 Audi Q7 and 2009 Land Rover Discovery were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,132 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi Q7 (322 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (209 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 288 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 (760 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. 2009 Audi Q7 has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | Q7 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4132 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 760 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 236 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 88 L |