Chrysler Pacifica 2006 vs Audi Q7 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chrysler Pacifica) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi Q7) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 257 HP | 233 HP | |
| Torque: | 355 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
| Chrysler Pacifica engine produces 24 HP more power than Audi Q7, but torque is 145 NM less than Audi Q7. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.3 | 10.5 | |
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The Audi Q7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Pacifica consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q7, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Pacifica could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Audi Q7 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 500'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi Q7 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caravan, Volkswagen Routan | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler Pacifica might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.05 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 2.01 m | 1.98 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chrysler Pacifica is 4 cm shorter than the Audi Q7, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 775 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 370 litres | 775 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2250 litres | 2035 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Audi Q7 has more luggage space (by 405 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chrysler Pacifica (by 215 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Pacifica is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi Q7. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 6200 | |
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