The Comparative Analysis :

Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (07 - 09) vs. Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 15)

€ 71,700
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (07 - 09) Q7 4.2 TDI
€ 54,000
 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 15) Q7 3.0 TDI
€ 71,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,000

ⓘ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 TDI is 0.1 inches shorter.
Q7 4.2 TDI
Q7 3.0 TDI
68.4
Blueprint Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (07 - 09)
78.1
85.7
68.4
Blueprint Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 15)
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
Blueprint Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (07 - 09)
118.2
200.2
Blueprint Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 15)
118.2
200.4
200.2 in
Length
200.4 in
118.2 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Q7 4.2 TDI
Q7 3.0 TDI
5335 lb
Curb Weight
5170 lb
6867 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6603 lb
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.09 %
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 15)

General

Q7 4.2 TDI
Q7 3.0 TDI
4L
Generation
4L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 TDI
Q7 3.0 TDI
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BTR
Engine Code
CJGC, CJMA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
322 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3200 rpm
Q7 4.2 TDI
322 hp
201 hp
Q7 3.0 TDI
561 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Q7 4.2 TDI
561 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Q7 3.0 TDI

Performance

Q7 4.2 TDI
Q7 3.0 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Q7 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Q7 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.72 lb/hp
Q7 4.2 TDI
16.57 lb/hp
25.72 lb/hp
Q7 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Q7 4.2 TDI
Q7 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Q7 4.2 TDI
21 mpg
33 mpg
Q7 3.0 TDI
16 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
560 mi
Range
863 mi
Q7 4.2 TDI
560 mi
863 mi
Q7 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
228.4 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).
148.1 kWh
Q7 4.2 TDI
228.4 kWh
148.1 kWh
Q7 3.0 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Q7 4.2 TDI
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