The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 15)
€ 67,200

€ 56,700

€ 67,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,700
ⓘ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 0.1 inches shorter.
Q7 4.2 FSI
Q7 3.0 TDI
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 4.2 FSI
Q7 3.0 TDI
4938 lb
Curb Weight
5170 lb
6471 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6603 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
4.47 %

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

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Q7 4.2 FSI
Q7 3.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BAR
Engine Code
CJGD, CRCA, CLZB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
Q7 4.2 FSI
345 hp
242 hp
Q7 3.0 TDI
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Q7 4.2 FSI
325 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
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
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Q7 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Q7 3.0 TDI
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14.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.36 lb/hp
Q7 4.2 FSI
14.31 lb/hp
21.36 lb/hp
Q7 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Q7 4.2 FSI
Q7 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Q7 4.2 FSI
17 mpg
32 mpg
Q7 3.0 TDI
12 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
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
525 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Q7 4.2 FSI
Q7 3.0 TDI
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