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Audi Q7 vs. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Review

How the Audi Q7 stacks up against the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Audi Q7
Price Range: $43,500 - $61,000
2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
Price Range: $40,370 - $55,625
Audi Q7 vs. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Review

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, the Chevrolet is a legitimate speedster. With respect to horsepower, the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 packs quite a punch and will knock the Audi Q7 down a few rungs. On the flip side, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Q7 is quite certainly more agile than the Chevrolet Suburban 1500, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Audi Q7's engine is significantly smaller than the Chevrolet Suburban 1500's. Keep in mind that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the other hand, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Chevrolet is considerably more powerful than the Q7. Torque equals pickup, and the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 will have picked up and gone by the time the Audi Q7 finally gets moving.

Utility
The Chevrolet Suburban 1500 will quite certainly prove more practical than the Audi Q7 for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The Chevrolet is likely a better choice than the Audi Q7 in terms of transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of equipment or big pets. The Chevrolet Suburban 1500 outpulls the Audi Q7 by a massive margin.

Convenience
You'll definitely take the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 for a fill-up roughly as often as the Audi Q7.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Chevrolet Suburban 1500's front cabin compared to the Audi Q7. The Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the Audi Q7.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Suburban 1500 than the Audi Q7 because of its larger tank. The Q7 and the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 compete for the same parking spaces. The Audi Q7's shorter wheelbase will give a more agile feel in daily traffic. On the other hand, the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Audi Q7 is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the Chevrolet Suburban 1500. With respect to fuel economy, the Audi Q7 beats the Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The Chevrolet Suburban 1500 pales in comparison to the Audi Q7 when it comes to gas mileage. Regarding MSRP, the Audi Q7 costs roughly as much as the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 (though the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is somewhat cheaper).

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 isn't quite as generous as the Audi Q7's.

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