2011 Audi Q7 vs. 2011 Audi R8
To start off, both 2011 Audi Q7 and 2011 Audi R8 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2011 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi R8 (525 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2011 Audi Q7. (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi Q7.
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 R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi Q7. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi Q7. 2011 Audi Q7 has automatic transmission and 2011 Audi R8 has manual transmission. 2011 Audi R8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Audi Q7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi Q7 | 2011 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | Q7 | R8 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 333 HP | 525 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5088 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1245 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3002 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |
