The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 11)
€ 67,200

€ 53,900

€ 67,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,900
ⓘ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 4.2 FSI is 0.3 cm shorter.
Q7 4.2 FSI
Q7 3.0 TDI
1737
1983
2177
1737
1983
2177
1983 mm
Width
1983 mm
2177 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2177 mm
1737 mm
Height
1737 mm
3002
5086
3002
5089
5086 mm
Length
5089 mm
3002 mm
Wheelbase
3002 mm
Vehicle Weight
Q7 4.2 FSI
Q7 3.0 TDI
2240 kg
Kerb Weight
2410 kg
2935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2995 kg

Weight Difference:
170 kg
7.05 %

General
Q7 4.2 FSI
Q7 3.0 TDI
4L
Generation
4L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Q7 4.2 FSI
Q7 3.0 TDI
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BAR
Engine Code
CASA, CCMA, CJGA, CNRB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4163 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
345 bhp
at 6800 rpm
Power
237 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Q7 4.2 FSI
345 bhp
237 bhp
Q7 3.0 TDI
440 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
550 NM
at 1750 rpm
Q7 4.2 FSI
440 NM
550 NM
Q7 3.0 TDI
Performance
Q7 4.2 FSI
Q7 3.0 TDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

Q7 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

Q7 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
6.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.17 kg/bhp
Q7 4.2 FSI
6.49 kg/bhp
10.17 kg/bhp
Q7 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Q7 4.2 FSI
Q7 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Q7 4.2 FSI
21 mpg
38 mpg
Q7 3.0 TDI
14 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
100 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 L
457 mi
Range
839 mi
Q7 4.2 FSI
457 mi
839 mi
Q7 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
257.7 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).
152.2 kWh
Q7 4.2 FSI
257.7 kWh
152.2 kWh
Q7 3.0 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
326 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Q7 4.2 FSI
Q7 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
695 kg
Maximum Payload
585 kg
775 L
Boot Capacity
775 L














2035 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2035 L