2012 Audi Q7 vs. 2012 Audi S4
To start off, both 2012 Audi Q7 and 2012 Audi S4 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,394 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q7 (493 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2012 Audi S4. (333 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2012 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, 2012 Audi Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 560 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi S4. (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi S4. 2012 Audi Q7 has automatic transmission and 2012 Audi S4 has manual transmission. 2012 Audi S4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi Q7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Audi Q7 | 2012 Audi S4 | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | Q7 | S4 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5394 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 333 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 1000 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
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 |