2012 Audi Q7 vs. 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Audi Q7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Audi Q7 would be higher. 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 327 more horse power than 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Because 2012 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Audi Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 781 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi Q7 | 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Audi | Suzuki |
| Model | Q7 | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5394 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 1000 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5088 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3002 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 66 L |
