The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
€ 67,200
€ 76,100
€ 67,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi Q7 4.2 FSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Touareg V8 TDI.
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
VW Touareg V8 TDI
68.4
78.1
85.7
67.3
76.4
86.9
78.1 in
Width
76.4 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
68.4 in
Height
67.3 in
118.2
200.2
113.9
189
200.2 in
Length
189 in
118.2 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
VW Touareg V8 TDI
4938 lb
Curb Weight
5064 lb
6471 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6526 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
2.49 %
General
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
VW Touareg V8 TDI
4L
Generation
7P
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 V8 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
BAR
Engine Code
*CKD*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
345 hp
335 hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
325 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Performance
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
VW Touareg V8 TDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg V8 TDI
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14.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.12 lb/hp
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
14.31 lb/hp
15.12 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
17 mpg
26 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
12 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
457 mi
Range
683 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
457 mi
683 mi
VW Touareg V8 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).
187.2 kWh
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
257.7 kWh
187.2 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
525 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
VW Touareg V8 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1462 lb
21.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft
57.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.5 cu ft
