2011 Audi Q7 vs. 2011 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2011 Audi Q7 and 2011 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi Q7 (225 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2011 Opel Astra. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q7 weights approximately 900 kg more than 2011 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Opel Astra. 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 375 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Astra. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Astra. 2011 Audi Q7 has automatic transmission and 2011 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 2011 Opel Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Audi Q7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi Q7 | 2011 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Audi | Opel |
| Model | Q7 | Astra |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2525 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5088 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3002 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 52 L |
