2011 Audi Q7 vs. 2011 Audi S4
To start off, both 2011 Audi Q7 and 2011 Audi S4 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 Audi Q7 and 2011 Audi S4 are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi S4 (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2011 Audi Q7. (272 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q7 weights approximately 705 kg more than 2011 Audi S4.
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 S4 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi Q7. (400 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2011 Audi S4 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 S4 has manual transmission. 2011 Audi S4 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 S4 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | Q7 | S4 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5088 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3002 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |
