2012 Audi A8 vs. 2012 Audi Q7
To start off, both 2012 Audi A8 and 2012 Audi Q7 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 2012 Audi Q7. (225 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2012 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, 2012 Audi A8 (627 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi Q7. (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi Q7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi A8 | 2012 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A8 | Q7 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6300 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 | 5268 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1948 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3122 mm | 3002 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
