2011 Audi Q7 vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2011 Audi Q7. (225 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q7 weights approximately 1174 kg more than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2011 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Porsche Boxster. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster. 2011 Audi Q7 has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche Boxster 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 | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | Q7 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2525 kg | 1351 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5088 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3002 mm | 2416 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 | 64 L |
