The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 6.0 TDI V12 quattro tiptronic (09 - 13) vs. VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
€ 132,400
€ 77,400
€ 132,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi Q7 V12 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.6 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid.
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
68.4
78.7
85.7
67.3
76.4
86.9
78.7 in
Width
76.4 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
68.4 in
Height
67.3 in
118.2
199.3
113.9
188.8
199.3 in
Length
188.8 in
118.2 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
5908 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
7220 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
805 lb
13.62 %
General
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
4L
Generation
7P
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
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
V12 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
CCGA
Engine Code
*CGE*
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
5.9 L / 289 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
493 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
375 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
493 hp
375 hp
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
738 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
738 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Performance
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
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11.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.61 lb/hp
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
11.98 lb/hp
13.61 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
21 mpg
29 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
16 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
550 mi
Range
644 mi
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
550 mi
644 mi
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
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).
155.3 kWh
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
232.6 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
480 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
21.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft













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




















