Audi A8 2013 vs Audi Q7 2015
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / 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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 310 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
| Audi A8 engine produces 23 HP less power than Audi Q7, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.1 | |
| Audi A8 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi Q7 2015 3.0 engine: The introduction of new cast-iron cylinder liners has nearly eliminated the issue of cylinder scoring. However, catalytic converters remain highly susceptible to damage from low-quality fuel and continue to ... More about Audi Q7 2015 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.27 m | 5.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.97 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.74 m | |
| Audi A8 is 26 cm longer than the Audi Q7, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A8 is 28 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 770 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 770 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 490 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1955 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi Q7. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`530 | 2`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 32 600 | 32 600 | |
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