2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi Q7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi Q7 would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (405 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2009 Audi Q7. (229 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi Q7 weights approximately 489 kg more than 2010 Lotus Elise.
Because 2009 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Lotus Elise. 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 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lotus Elise. (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Audi | Lotus |
| Model | Q7 | Elise |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2370 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2941 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 86 L |
