Audi A8 2007 vs Audi Q7 2006

 
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: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 4.2 Petrol4.2 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 350 HP350 HP
Torque: 440 NM440 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.1 seconds7.4 seconds
Audi A8 and Audi Q7 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.913.6
Real fuel consumption: 14.6 l/100km16.1 l/100km
The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Audi A8 consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q7, which means that by driving the Audi A8 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 405 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A8 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q7.
Fuel tank capacity: 90 litres100 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 820 km in combined cycle730 km in combined cycle
1090 km on highway980 km on highway
610 km with real consumption620 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 360'000 km350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 4 years5 years
Engine spread: Used also on Audi A6Used also on Volkswagen Touareg
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.

Dimensions

Length: 5.06 m5.09 m
Width: 1.89 m1.98 m
Height: 1.44 m1.74 m
Audi A8 is smaller.
Audi A8 is 3 cm shorter than the Audi Q7, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A8 is 30 cm lower.
Seats: 5 seats7 seats
Trunk capacity: 500 litres775 litres
Trunk capacity with 7 seats: no data775 litres
Trunk capacity with 5 seats: 500 litresno data
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data2035 litres
Turning diameter: 12.1 meters12 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi Q7.
Gross weight (kg): 2`4002`935
Safety: no data
Quality:
high

below average
Audi A8 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Audi Q7 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Audi A8, so Audi A8 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 78007800
Pros and Cons: Audi A8 has
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
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