2007 Audi Q7 vs. 2008 Audi A4
To start off, 2008 Audi A4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi Q7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi Q7 would be higher. Both 2007 Audi Q7 and 2008 Audi A4 are equipped with a 2,967 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A4 (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Audi Q7. (229 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi Q7 weights approximately 501 kg more than 2008 Audi A4.
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, 2007 Audi Q7 (501 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A4. (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2007 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi Q7 | 2008 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | Q7 | A4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 63 L |
