Audi A8 2007 vs Audi Q7 2006

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Audi A8
2007 - 2010
Audi Q7
2006 - 2009
Body: SedanCrossover / SUV
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 Manual/Automatic
Audi A8 is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Audi Q7 has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Audi A8 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi Q7 can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Audi A8 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 2.8 - 6.03.0 - 5.9

Performance

Power: 210 - 450 HP233 - 500 HP
Torque: 280 - 650 NM360 - 1000 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.1 - 8 seconds5.5 - 9.1 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.3 - 14.710.5 - 13.6
Audi A8 petrol engines consumes on average 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than Audi Q7. On average, Audi A8 equipped with diesel engines consume 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q7.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 5.11 m5.09 m
Width: 1.89 m2.01 m
Height: 1.45 m1.74 m
Audi A8 is 3 cm longer than the Audi Q7, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A8 is 29 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 500 litres775 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data2035 litres
Audi Q7 has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, Audi A8 has 275 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q7. This could mean that the Audi A8 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter: 13 meters12 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 1 metres more than that of the Audi Q7, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`434~ 3`039
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

average
Average price (€): 82007800
Pros and Cons: Audi A8 has
  • automatic transmission only
  • also available in 2WD
  • lower fuel consumption
  • fewer faults
Audi Q7 has
  • both manual and automatic
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
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