2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2012 Audi Q7
To start off, 2012 Audi Q7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2012 Audi Q7. (225 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi Q7.
Because 2012 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Audi Q7 (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (519 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2012 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Audi |
| Model | Suburban | Q7 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3002 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 100 L |
