As two high-end SUVs under Audi, Q7 and Q8 have attracted a diverse consumer group with their different positioning and design concepts. This article will compare the two from the dimensions of design, performance, and technological configuration, combined with the latest data, to help you clarify the differences between the two.

1. Design style: classic and stable vs. sporty and aggressive

Q7: The Audi family's iconic hexagonal grille has square and tough lines, and the body proportions emphasize space practicality. The car is over 5 meters long, with a wheelbase of 3000mm. It provides 5-seat/7-seat layouts, suitable for family and business scenarios. The hidden exhaust design makes it more stable.

Q8: It is a coupe SUV with frameless doors, fastback roof and through-type taillights. The body length is slightly longer than Q7 (about 5063mm), but the lower shape sacrifices some rear headroom, emphasizing sports aesthetics and personalized expression.

2. Interior and technology: different interpretations of intelligence

Q7: The interior is mainly functional and luxurious, with a standard 12.3-inch LCD instrument + 8.3-inch central control screen (later upgraded to dual screens), and optional Bang & Olufsen audio. The seat layout is flexible, and the third row of space is cramped but meets short-distance needs.

Q8: It pays more attention to the technological atmosphere, and comes standard with a three-screen virtual cockpit (12.3-inch instrument + 10.1-inch central control + 8.6-inch air conditioning control screen), and introduces more carbon fiber and Alcantara material decoration. The co-pilot seat can be equipped with an independent entertainment screen to enhance the immersive experience of young users.

3. Power performance: multiple choices and ultimate output

Q7 provides diversified power:

It offers 2.0T four-cylinder (252 horsepower) and 3.0T V6 (333 horsepower) gasoline engines, matched with 8AT gearbox and quattro four-wheel drive system. The plug-in hybrid version is equipped with a 3.0T + motor combination, with a pure electric range of 85 kilometers (WLTP conditions) and a 0-100 acceleration of 5.7 seconds.

Q8 focuses on high performance:

The entire series is equipped with a 3.0T V6+48V mild hybrid system (340 horsepower) as standard, and the high-end version provides a 4.0T V8 twin-turbo (600 horsepower), with a 0-100 acceleration of 4.5 seconds. It is equipped with rear-wheel steering and sports differential as standard, making it more agile in handling, but its fuel consumption is slightly higher than that of Q7 (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology data: Q7 9.3-10.57L/100km vs Q8 9.6-10.64L/100km).

4. Market positioning and user portrait

Q7 is aimed at family users and business scenarios, with a 7-seat layout and spacious space to meet the travel needs of multiple people.

Q8 is targeted at young high-income groups, emphasizing individual expression and driving pleasure.

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