2011 Audi Q7 vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi Q7 (272 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Venza. (269 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Venza.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Venza. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi Q7 | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | Q7 | Venza |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5088 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3002 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 67 L |
