2008 Audi Q7 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2008 Audi Q7 and 2008 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi Q7 (345 HP) has 65 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. (280 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi Q7 weights approximately 1009 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Audi Q7 (440 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. (361 Nm). This means 2008 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi Q7 | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | Q7 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 280 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 1231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
