2010 Audi Q7 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, both 2010 Audi Q7 and 2010 Chevrolet Malibu were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi Q7 (225 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. (170 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi Q7 weights approximately 951 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Audi Q7 (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. (214 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2010 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Malibu.
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2010 Audi Q7 | 2010 Chevrolet Malibu | |
Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
Model | Q7 | Malibu |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2500 kg | 1549 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5088 mm | 4872 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3002 mm | 2852 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 61 L |