The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 6.0 TDI V12 quattro tiptronic (09 - 13) vs. Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 132,400

€ 77,300

€ 132,400
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 Q7 V12 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Q8 55 TFSI.
Q7 V12 TDI
Q8 55 TFSI
68.4
78.7
85.7
67.1
78.5
86.2
78.7 in
Width
78.5 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.2 in
68.4 in
Height
67.1 in
118.2
199.3
117.9
196.3
199.3 in
Length
196.3 in
118.2 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Q7 V12 TDI
Q8 55 TFSI
5908 lb
Curb Weight
4784 lb
7220 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6217 lb

Weight Difference:
1124 lb
19.02 %

General
Q7 V12 TDI
Q8 55 TFSI
4L
Generation
4M
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Q7 V12 TDI
Q8 55 TFSI
V12 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
CCGA
Engine Code
DCBD
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
5.9 L / 289 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
493 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Q7 V12 TDI
493 hp
335 hp
Q8 55 TFSI
738 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Q7 V12 TDI
738 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Q8 55 TFSI
Performance
Q7 V12 TDI
Q8 55 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

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

Q8 55 TFSI
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11.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
Q7 V12 TDI
11.98 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Q8 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Q7 V12 TDI
Q8 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Q7 V12 TDI
21 mpg
27 mpg
Q8 55 TFSI
16 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
550 mi
Range
600 mi
Q7 V12 TDI
550 mi
600 mi
Q8 55 TFSI
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).
166.7 kWh
Q7 V12 TDI
232.6 kWh
166.7 kWh
Q8 55 TFSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
480 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Q7 V12 TDI
Q8 55 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
21.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft













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