2012 Audi Q7 vs. 2012 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, both 2012 Audi Q7 and 2012 Nissan X-Trail were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,394 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q7 (493 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 2012 Nissan X-Trail. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan X-Trail.
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, 2012 Audi Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 774 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan X-Trail. (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan X-Trail. 2012 Audi Q7 has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan X-Trail has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan X-Trail will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi Q7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi Q7 | 2012 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | Q7 | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5394 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 1000 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5088 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3002 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 65 L |
