2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2011 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2011 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 2 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 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi Q7 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2011 Toyota RAV4. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota RAV4.
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 (441 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 2011 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | Q7 | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |
