2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2009 Lincoln MKZ
To start off, both 2009 Audi Q7 and 2009 Lincoln MKZ 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 87 more horse power than 2009 Lincoln MKZ. (263 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Lincoln MKZ.
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 (441 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lincoln MKZ. (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lincoln MKZ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 2009 Lincoln MKZ | |
| Make | Audi | Lincoln |
| Model | Q7 | MKZ |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 66 L |
