The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. Audi SQ8 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 63,600

€ 102,900

€ 63,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 102,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Q7 3.0 TFSI is 1.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the SQ8 TDI.
Q7 3.0 TFSI
SQ8 TDI
68.5
77.5
87.1
67.2
78.5
86.2
77.5 in
Width
78.5 in
87.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.2 in
68.5 in
Height
67.2 in
117.9
198.9
118
197.1
198.9 in
Length
197.1 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
Q7 3.0 TFSI
SQ8 TDI
4508 lb
Curb Weight
5379 lb
6041 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6834 lb

Weight Difference:
871 lb
16.19 %

General
Q7 3.0 TFSI
SQ8 TDI
4M
Generation
4M
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Q7 3.0 TFSI
SQ8 TDI
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers and electric driven compressor
CREC
Engine Code
DHVA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 3750 rpm
Q7 3.0 TFSI
328 hp
429 hp
SQ8 TDI
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Q7 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
SQ8 TDI
Performance
Q7 3.0 TFSI
SQ8 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Q7 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

SQ8 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.54 lb/hp
Q7 3.0 TFSI
13.74 lb/hp
12.54 lb/hp
SQ8 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Q7 3.0 TFSI
SQ8 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Q7 3.0 TFSI
31 mpg
30 mpg
SQ8 TDI
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
686 mi
Range
677 mi
Q7 3.0 TFSI
686 mi
677 mi
SQ8 TDI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
160.5 kWh
Q7 3.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
160.5 kWh
SQ8 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Q7 3.0 TFSI
SQ8 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1455 lb
25.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft














58.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.7 cu ft