The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (06 - 07) vs. Audi Q7 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (09 - 10)
€ 50,800

€ 69,200

€ 50,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Q7 3.0 TDI DPF is 0.1 inches shorter.
Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Q7 4.2 FSI
68.4
78.1
85.7
68.4
78.1
85.7
78.1 in
Width
78.1 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.7 in
68.4 in
Height
68.4 in
118.2
200.2
118.2
200.4
200.2 in
Length
200.4 in
118.2 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Q7 4.2 FSI
5060 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6592 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6537 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
0.86 %

General
Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Q7 4.2 FSI
4L
Generation
4L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Q7 4.2 FSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BUG
Engine Code
BAR
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
230 hp
345 hp
Q7 4.2 FSI
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Q7 4.2 FSI
Performance
Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Q7 4.2 FSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Q7 4.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.79 lb/hp
Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
22 lb/hp
14.79 lb/hp
Q7 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Q7 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
22 mpg
19 mpg
Q7 4.2 FSI
16 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
592 mi
Range
489 mi
Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
592 mi
489 mi
Q7 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
216 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
240.6 kWh
Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
216 kWh
240.6 kWh
Q7 4.2 FSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Q7 4.2 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
21.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.9 cu ft














57.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
57.6 cu ft