The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 6.0 TDI V12 quattro tiptronic (09 - 13) vs. Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 10)
€ 132,400

€ 54,700

€ 132,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,700
ⓘ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 height, but the Q7 V12 TDI is an inch shorter and 0.7 inches wider.
Q7 V12 TDI
Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
68.4
78.7
85.7
68.4
78.1
85.7
78.7 in
Width
78.1 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.7 in
68.4 in
Height
68.4 in
118.2
199.3
118.2
200.4
199.3 in
Length
200.4 in
118.2 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Q7 V12 TDI
Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
5908 lb
Curb Weight
5335 lb
7220 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6768 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
9.7 %

General
Q7 V12 TDI
Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Q7 V12 TDI
Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
V12 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
CCGA
Engine Code
CASA, CCMA, CJGA, CNRB
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
5.9 L / 289 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
493 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Q7 V12 TDI
493 hp
237 hp
Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
738 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Q7 V12 TDI
738 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
Q7 V12 TDI
Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

Q7 V12 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
11.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.51 lb/hp
Q7 V12 TDI
11.98 lb/hp
22.51 lb/hp
Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Q7 V12 TDI
Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Q7 V12 TDI
21 mpg
26 mpg
Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
16 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
550 mi
Range
698 mi
Q7 V12 TDI
550 mi
698 mi
Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
232.6 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).
183.1 kWh
Q7 V12 TDI
232.6 kWh
183.1 kWh
Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6a (NEFZ)
480 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Q7 V12 TDI
Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 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