The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (09 - 10) vs. Audi Q7 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (06 - 09)
€ 52,700

€ 67,200

€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,200
ⓘ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 is 0.1 inches longer.
Q7 3.0 TDI
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
200.4
118.2
200.2
200.4 in
Length
200.2 in
118.2 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Q7 3.0 TDI
Q7 4.2 FSI
5225 lb
Curb Weight
4938 lb
6658 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6471 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
5.49 %

General
Q7 3.0 TDI
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
Q7 4.2 FSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CASA, CCMA, CJGA, CNRB
Engine Code
BAR
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Q7 3.0 TDI
237 hp
345 hp
Q7 4.2 FSI
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Q7 3.0 TDI
406 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Q7 4.2 FSI
Performance
Q7 3.0 TDI
Q7 4.2 FSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

Q7 4.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.31 lb/hp
Q7 3.0 TDI
22.05 lb/hp
14.31 lb/hp
Q7 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Q7 3.0 TDI
Q7 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Q7 3.0 TDI
26 mpg
17 mpg
Q7 4.2 FSI
21 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
683 mi
Range
457 mi
Q7 3.0 TDI
683 mi
457 mi
Q7 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
187.2 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).
257.7 kWh
Q7 3.0 TDI
187.2 kWh
257.7 kWh
Q7 4.2 FSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
525 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Q7 3.0 TDI
Q7 4.2 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
21.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.9 cu ft














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