Infiniti QX56 2004 vs Audi Q7 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.6 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Infiniti QX56) 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 chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 325 HP | 233 HP | |
| Torque: | 533 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Infiniti QX56 is more dynamic to drive. Infiniti QX56 engine produces 92 HP more power than Audi Q7, whereas torque is 33 NM more than Audi Q7. Thanks to more power Infiniti QX56 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 15.3 | 10.5 | |
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The Audi Q7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Infiniti QX56 consumes 4.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q7, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Infiniti QX56 could require 720 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 105 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Patrol | 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. Infiniti QX56 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi Q7 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.26 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 2.02 m | 1.98 m | |
| Height: | 1.97 m | 1.74 m | |
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Infiniti QX56 is larger. Infiniti QX56 is 17 cm longer than the Audi Q7, 4 cm wider, while the height of Infiniti QX56 is 23 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 642 litres | 775 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 775 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 642 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2035 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Infiniti QX56 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Audi Q7, which means Infiniti QX56 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`310 | 2`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 6400 | |
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