2012 Audi Q7 vs. 2012 Audi R8
To start off, both 2012 Audi Q7 and 2012 Audi R8 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2012 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi R8 (560 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 2012 Audi Q7. (272 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi R8 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 R8 (539 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi Q7. (400 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2012 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi Q7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi Q7 | 2012 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | Q7 | R8 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| 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 | 272 HP | 560 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated 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 | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1267 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3002 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |
