2010 Audi Q7 TDI Premium Quattro vs. 2010 Audi Q7 4.2 Prestige Quattro
To start off, both 2010 Audi Q7 TDI 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 125 more horse power than 2010 Audi Q7 TDI Premium Quattro. (225 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q7 4.2 Prestige Quattro should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi Q7 TDI Premium Quattro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi Q7 TDI Premium Quattro weights approximately 40 kg more than 2010 Audi Q7 4.2 Prestige Quattro.
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 TDI Premium Quattro (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi Q7 4.2 Prestige Quattro. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Audi Q7 TDI Premium Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi Q7 4.2 Prestige Quattro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Audi Q7 TDI 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 | 3000 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 2500 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 | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
