The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (07 - 09) vs. VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 71,700

€ 51,900

€ 71,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi Q7 4.2 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.5 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT.
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
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
188.8
200.2 in
Length
188.8 in
118.2 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
5335 lb
Curb Weight
4636 lb
6867 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6173 lb

Weight Difference:
699 lb
13.1 %

General
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
4L
Generation
7P
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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 TDI
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BTR
Engine Code
*CGR*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
322 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
322 hp
276 hp
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
561 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
561 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Performance
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
147 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.8 lb/hp
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
16.57 lb/hp
16.8 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
21 mpg
24 mpg
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
16 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
560 mi
Range
534 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
560 mi
534 mi
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
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).
187.5 kWh
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
228.4 kWh
187.5 kWh
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1537 lb
21.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft













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