2007 Audi A8 vs. 2012 Audi Q7
To start off, 2012 Audi Q7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi A8 would be higher. At 3,123 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A8 (256 HP) has 31 more horse power than 2012 Audi Q7. (225 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi Q7 weights approximately 645 kg more than 2007 Audi A8.
Because 2012 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Audi A8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Audi Q7 (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A8. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A8 | 2012 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A8 | Q7 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3123 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 225 HP |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3002 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
