2010 Audi Q7 vs. 2011 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2011 Dodge Ram 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. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2010 Audi Q7. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1 kg more than 2010 Audi Q7. 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 2011 Dodge Ram. 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, 2011 Dodge Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi Q7. (360 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi Q7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Audi Q7 | 2011 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Audi | Dodge |
| Model | Q7 | Ram |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 551 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2345 kg | 2346 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5088 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3002 mm | 3569 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 98 L |
