2008 Audi Q7 vs. 2005 Audi A8
To start off, 2008 Audi Q7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi A8 would be higher. At 4,178 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A8 (335 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2008 Audi Q7. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi Q7 weights approximately 295 kg more than 2005 Audi A8.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi A8 (430 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi Q7. (360 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi Q7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi Q7 | 2005 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | Q7 | A8 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3595 cc | 4178 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |
