2011 Audi A8 vs. 2010 Audi Q7

To start off, 2011 Audi A8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Audi Q7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Audi Q7 would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A8 (372 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2010 Audi Q7. (225 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi Q7 weights approximately 500 kg more than 2011 Audi A8.

Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2010 Audi Q7 (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A8. (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi A8.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Audi A8 2010 Audi Q7
Make Audi Audi
Model A8 Q7
Year Released 2011 2010
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4200 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 372 HP 225 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 3750 RPM
Torque 444 Nm 550 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type AWD AWD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2000 kg 2500 kg
Vehicle Length 5136 mm 5088 mm
Vehicle Width 1948 mm 1984 mm
Vehicle Height 1461 mm 1737 mm
Wheelbase Size 2992 mm 3002 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.7 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 100 L


 

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