2011 Audi Q7 vs. 2012 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2012 Kia Carnival is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Audi Q7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Audi Q7 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi Q7 (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2012 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q7 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2012 Kia Carnival. 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 2012 Kia Carnival. 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 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi Q7 | 2012 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Audi | Kia |
| Model | Q7 | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 333 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5088 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3002 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |
