2006 Audi Q7 vs. 2008 Audi S4
To start off, 2008 Audi S4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Audi Q7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Audi Q7 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2006 Audi Q7. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi Q7 weights approximately 540 kg more than 2008 Audi S4.
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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi S4. (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi Q7 | 2008 Audi S4 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | Q7 | S4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| 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 | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 63 L |
