2011 Audi A8 vs. 2011 Audi Q7
To start off, both 2011 Audi A8 and 2011 Audi Q7 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,394 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi Q7 (493 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2011 Audi A8. (345 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster 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, 2011 Audi Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A8. (800 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Audi Q7 | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | A8 | Q7 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4134 cc | 5394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 800 Nm | 1000 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
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 Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |