2012 Audi Q7 vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q7 (493 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Sequoia. (376 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Sequoia.
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 456 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Sequoia. (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi Q7 | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | Q7 | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5394 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 1000 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5088 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3002 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
