2010 Audi Q7 vs. 2012 Honda Insight

To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 2 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi Q7 (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi Q7 weights approximately 1099 kg more than 2012 Honda Insight. 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 2012 Honda Insight. 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 (360 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2010 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Audi Q7 2012 Honda Insight
Make Audi Honda
Model Q7 Insight
Year Released 2010 2012
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 1300 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 280 HP 98 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 360 Nm 167 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 1000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline / Electric Hybrid
Drive Type AWD Front
Transmission Type Automatic CVT
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2345 kg 1246 kg
Vehicle Length 5088 mm 4376 mm
Vehicle Width 1984 mm 1694 mm
Vehicle Height 1737 mm 1427 mm
Wheelbase Size 3002 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.4 L/100km 5.3 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 5.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 40 L


 

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