2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2010 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2010 Nissan Murano 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 4,132 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi Q7 (322 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Murano. (265 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi Q7 weights approximately 656 kg more than 2010 Nissan Murano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Murano. 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 424 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Murano. (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 2010 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | Q7 | Murano |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4132 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 760 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1764 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 82 L |
