2010 Audi Q7 vs. 2011 Audi Q7
To start off, 2011 Audi Q7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Audi Q7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Audi Q7 would be higher. Both 2010 Audi Q7 and 2011 Audi Q7 are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi Q7 (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2010 Audi Q7. (225 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi Q7 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2011 Audi Q7.
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 (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi Q7. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi Q7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Audi Q7 | 2011 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | Q7 | Q7 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 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 | 2355 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 | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
