2011 Audi Q7 vs. 2011 Toyota Highlander

To start off, both 2011 Audi Q7 and 2011 Toyota Highlander 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 38 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Highlander. (187 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q7 weights approximately 735 kg more than 2011 Toyota Highlander. 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 Toyota Highlander. 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 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Highlander. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Highlander.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Audi Q7 2011 Toyota Highlander
Make Audi Toyota
Model Q7 Highlander
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3000 cc 2700 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 225 HP 187 HP
Engine RPM 3750 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 550 Nm 252 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4100 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type AWD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2525 kg 1790 kg
Vehicle Length 5088 mm 4785 mm
Vehicle Width 1984 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1737 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 3002 mm 2789 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.4 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 73 L


 

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