Nissan Pathfinder 2012 vs Audi Q7 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Nissan Pathfinder) 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 325 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Nissan Pathfinder is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Pathfinder engine produces 56 HP more power than Audi Q7, but torque is 125 NM less than Audi Q7. Thanks to more power Nissan Pathfinder reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 7.2 | |
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The Audi Q7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Pathfinder consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q7, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Pathfinder could require 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 74 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1380 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1530 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.01 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.96 m | 1.98 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
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Nissan Pathfinder is smaller, but higher. Nissan Pathfinder is 8 cm shorter than the Audi Q7, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Pathfinder is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 453 litres | 775 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 453 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 775 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2260 litres | 2035 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Pathfinder (by 225 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`995 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 12 800 | |
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