Audi A4 2002 vs Audi Q7 2009
| Body: | Sedan | 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: | 2.5 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Audi Q7 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 77 HP less power than Audi Q7, whereas torque is 240 NM less than Audi Q7. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 11.2 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q7, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 3.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q7. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 4.55 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.98 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.74 m | |
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Audi A4 is smaller. Audi A4 is 54 cm shorter than the Audi Q7, 21 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 31 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 775 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2035 litres | |
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Audi Q7 has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 330 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q7. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Audi Q7, which means Audi A4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`085 | 3`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 14 200 | |
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