2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2009 Pontiac G8
To start off, both 2009 Audi Q7 and 2009 Pontiac G8 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac G8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac G8 (414 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2009 Audi Q7. (322 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac G8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi Q7 weights approximately 1091 kg more than 2009 Pontiac G8.
Because 2009 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Pontiac G8. 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 (760 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac G8. (563 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac G8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
| Make | Audi | Pontiac |
| Model | Q7 | G8 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4132 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 760 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |
