Audi A8 2010 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: | 4.2 Petrol | 4.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 372 HP | 350 HP | |
| Torque: | 445 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 22 HP more power than Audi Q7, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Audi Q7. Thanks to more power Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 12.7 | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A8 consumes 3.2 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 480 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Audi Q7 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used 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. Audi Q7 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.14 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.98 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.74 m | |
| Audi A8 is 5 cm longer than the Audi Q7, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A8 is 28 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 775 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
906 litres | 2035 litres | |
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Audi Q7 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A8 has 265 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi Q7 (by 1129 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi Q7. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`525 | 3`095 | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 (€): | 15 000 | 15 600 | |
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