2011 Audi Q7 vs. 2011 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2011 Audi Q7 and 2011 Toyota RAV4 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 (272 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2011 Toyota RAV4. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q7 weights approximately 797 kg more than 2011 Toyota RAV4. 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 RAV4. 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 (400 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi Q7 | 2011 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | Q7 | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 2355 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5088 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3002 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |
