2011 Audi Q7 vs. 2010 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2011 Audi Q7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Murano would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Murano (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2011 Audi Q7. (225 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q7 weights approximately 761 kg more than 2010 Nissan Murano.
Because 2011 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Murano. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 Audi Q7 (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Murano. (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi Q7 | 2010 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | Q7 | Murano |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2525 kg | 1764 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5088 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3002 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 82 L |
