2011 Infiniti QX56 vs. 2011 Audi R8
To start off, both 2011 Infiniti QX56 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi R8 (420 HP) has 20 more horse power than 2011 Infiniti QX56. (400 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Infiniti QX56. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti QX56 weights approximately 905 kg more than 2011 Audi R8.
Because 2011 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Infiniti QX56. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi R8 will offer significantly more control. 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 Infiniti QX56 (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi R8. (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Infiniti QX56 | 2011 Audi R8 | |
Make | Infiniti | Audi |
Model | QX56 | R8 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5600 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 420 HP |
Torque | 559 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2540 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5291 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1925 mm | 1252 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3076 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 90 L |