2006 Audi Q7 vs. 2002 Audi A6
To start off, 2006 Audi Q7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Audi A6 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi A6 (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2006 Audi Q7. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi Q7 weights approximately 435 kg more than 2002 Audi A6.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Audi Q7 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Audi A6. (381 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi Q7 | 2002 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | Q7 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 82 L |
