Audi A7 2010 vs Audi Q5 2008
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Audi A7 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A7 engine produces 5 HP more power than Audi Q5, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Audi A7 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Audi A7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A7 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5, which means that by driving the Audi A7 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A7 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A7 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 480'000 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 Q5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Audi A5 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Audi A5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.97 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.65 m | |
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Audi A7 is larger, but lower. Audi A7 is 34 cm longer than the Audi Q5, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi A7 is 23 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 535 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1560 litres | |
| Audi A7 has 5 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A7 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi Q5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`335 | 2`445 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Audi Q5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A7 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi Q5, so Audi Q5 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 9800 | |
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