The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)
€ 67,200

€ 62,300

€ 67,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi Q7 4.2 FSI is 8.2 inches longer and 0.8 inches taller.
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
68.4
78.1
85.7
67.6
78.1
86.3
78.1 in
Width
78.1 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.3 in
68.4 in
Height
67.6 in
118.2
200.2
114.3
192
200.2 in
Length
192 in
118.2 in
Wheelbase
114.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
4938 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6471 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6283 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
7.59 %

General
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
4L
Generation
CR
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
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BAR
Engine Code
*DEN*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
345 hp
282 hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
325 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Performance
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
152 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
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14.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.18 lb/hp
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
14.31 lb/hp
16.18 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
17 mpg
36 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
12 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
457 mi
Range
706 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
457 mi
706 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
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).
135.8 kWh
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
257.7 kWh
135.8 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
525 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1720 lb
21.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
22.9 cu ft















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