2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2009 Audi Q7 and 2009 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (350 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Audi Q7. (322 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi Q7 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg.
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 @ 2500 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (439 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi Q7 | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | Q7 | Touareg |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4133 cc | 4172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 760 Nm | 439 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 236 km/hour | 244 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |