2009 Audi A8 vs. 2009 Audi Q7
To start off, both 2009 Audi A8 and 2009 Audi Q7 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,123 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A8 (256 HP) has 27 more horse power than 2009 Audi Q7. (229 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi Q7 weights approximately 1210 kg more than 2009 Audi A8.
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, 2009 Audi Q7 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A8. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A8.
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2009 Audi A8 | 2009 Audi Q7 | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | A8 | Q7 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3123 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 229 HP |
Torque | 330 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 2370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |