2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2009 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2009 Audi Q7 and 2009 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi Q7 (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Highlander. (209 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi Q7 weights approximately 686 kg more than 2009 Toyota Highlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Highlander. (287 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi Q7 | 2009 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | Q7 | Highlander |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3311 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2370 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 65 L |