2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2012 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 3 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 161 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi Q7 weights approximately 258 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Terracan. 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 (760 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Terracan. (345 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 2012 Hyundai Terracan | |
| Make | Audi | Hyundai |
| Model | Q7 | Terracan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4132 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 760 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 236 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 13 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 2162 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |
