2011 Audi Q7 vs. 2011 Ford Edge
To start off, both 2011 Audi Q7 and 2011 Ford Edge were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Edge (285 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2011 Audi Q7. (225 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q7 weights approximately 673 kg more than 2011 Ford Edge.
Because 2011 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Edge. 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 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Edge. (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi Q7 | 2011 Ford Edge | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | Q7 | Edge |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| 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 | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2525 kg | 1852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5088 mm | 4679 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3002 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |
