2008 Audi Q7 vs. 2008 Audi A6
To start off, both 2008 Audi Q7 and 2008 Audi A6 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,595 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi Q7 (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2008 Audi A6. (255 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi Q7 weights approximately 490 kg more than 2008 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Audi Q7 (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A6. (331 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi Q7 | 2008 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | Q7 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3595 cc | 3101 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
