The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (07 - 09) vs. Audi Q8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)
€ 71,700

€ 77,300

€ 71,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Q7 4.2 TDI is 3.9 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Q8 50 TDI.
Q7 4.2 TDI
Q8 50 TDI
68.4
78.1
85.7
67.1
78.5
86.2
78.1 in
Width
78.5 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.2 in
68.4 in
Height
67.1 in
118.2
200.2
117.9
196.3
200.2 in
Length
196.3 in
118.2 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Q7 4.2 TDI
Q8 50 TDI
5335 lb
Curb Weight
4894 lb
6867 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6371 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
8.27 %

General
Q7 4.2 TDI
Q8 50 TDI
4L
Generation
4M
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
Q8 50 TDI
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
BTR
Engine Code
DHXA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
322 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3500 rpm
Q7 4.2 TDI
322 hp
282 hp
Q8 50 TDI
561 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Q7 4.2 TDI
561 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Q8 50 TDI
Performance
Q7 4.2 TDI
Q8 50 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Q7 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Q8 50 TDI
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16.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.35 lb/hp
Q7 4.2 TDI
16.57 lb/hp
17.35 lb/hp
Q8 50 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Q7 4.2 TDI
Q8 50 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Q7 4.2 TDI
21 mpg
36 mpg
Q8 50 TDI
16 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
560 mi
Range
800 mi
Q7 4.2 TDI
560 mi
800 mi
Q8 50 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).
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
Q7 4.2 TDI
228.4 kWh
135.8 kWh
Q8 50 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Q7 4.2 TDI
Q8 50 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
21.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft













57.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data