2011 Audi Q7 3.0T Premium Quattro vs. 2011 Audi Q7 TDI Premium Quattro
To start off, both 2011 Audi Q7 3.0T Premium Quattro and 2011 Audi Q7 TDI Premium Quattro were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 Audi Q7 3.0T Premium Quattro and 2011 Audi Q7 TDI Premium Quattro are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi Q7 3.0T Premium Quattro (272 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2011 Audi Q7 TDI Premium Quattro. (225 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q7 3.0T Premium Quattro should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi Q7 TDI Premium Quattro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q7 TDI Premium Quattro weights approximately 170 kg more than 2011 Audi Q7 3.0T Premium 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, 2011 Audi Q7 TDI Premium Quattro (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi Q7 3.0T Premium Quattro. (400 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q7 TDI Premium Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi Q7 3.0T Premium Quattro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi Q7 3.0T Premium Quattro | 2011 Audi Q7 TDI Premium Quattro | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | Q7 | Q7 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 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 | 272 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 2525 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 Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
