2010 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium Quattro vs. 2010 Audi Q7 4.2 Prestige Quattro
To start off, both 2010 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium Quattro and 2010 Audi Q7 4.2 Prestige Quattro were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Audi Q7 4.2 Prestige Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi Q7 4.2 Prestige Quattro (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2010 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium Quattro. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q7 4.2 Prestige Quattro should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium Quattro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi Q7 4.2 Prestige Quattro weights approximately 115 kg more than 2010 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium Quattro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2010 Audi Q7 4.2 Prestige Quattro (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium Quattro. (360 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Audi Q7 4.2 Prestige Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium Quattro.
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2010 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium Quattro | 2010 Audi Q7 4.2 Prestige Quattro | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | Q7 | Q7 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2345 kg | 2460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5088 mm | 5088 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1737 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3002 mm | 3002 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |