The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (09 - 10) vs. Audi Q8 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 72,700

€ 74,300

€ 72,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,300
ⓘ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 4.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Q8 45 TDI.
Q7 4.2 TDI
Q8 45 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
200.4
117.9
196.3
200.4 in
Length
196.3 in
118.2 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Q7 4.2 TDI
Q8 45 TDI
5501 lb
Curb Weight
4894 lb
6867 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6371 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
11.02 %

General
Q7 4.2 TDI
Q8 45 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 45 TDI
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
CCFA, CCFC
Engine Code
DHXC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Q7 4.2 TDI
335 hp
228 hp
Q8 45 TDI
561 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Q7 4.2 TDI
561 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Q8 45 TDI
Performance
Q7 4.2 TDI
Q8 45 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

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

Q8 45 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.46 lb/hp
Q7 4.2 TDI
16.42 lb/hp
21.46 lb/hp
Q8 45 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Q7 4.2 TDI
Q8 45 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Q7 4.2 TDI
24 mpg
36 mpg
Q8 45 TDI
18 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
628 mi
Range
813 mi
Q7 4.2 TDI
628 mi
813 mi
Q8 45 TDI
Environmental Impact
203.7 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).
133.7 kWh
Q7 4.2 TDI
203.7 kWh
133.7 kWh
Q8 45 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
422 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Q7 4.2 TDI
Q8 45 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
21.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft













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