The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q8 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 10)
€ 74,300

€ 54,700

€ 74,300
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Q8 45 TDI is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Q8 45 TDI
Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
67.1
78.5
86.2
68.4
78.1
85.7
78.5 in
Width
78.1 in
86.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.7 in
67.1 in
Height
68.4 in
117.9
196.3
118.2
200.4
196.3 in
Length
200.4 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Q8 45 TDI
Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4894 lb
Curb Weight
5335 lb
6371 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6768 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
8.27 %

General
Q8 45 TDI
Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4M
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Q8 45 TDI
Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
DHXC
Engine Code
CASA, CCMA, CJGA, CNRB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Q8 45 TDI
228 hp
237 hp
Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Q8 45 TDI
369 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
Q8 45 TDI
Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
145 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Q8 45 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
21.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.51 lb/hp
Q8 45 TDI
21.46 lb/hp
22.51 lb/hp
Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Q8 45 TDI
Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Q8 45 TDI
36 mpg
26 mpg
Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
33 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
813 mi
Range
698 mi
Q8 45 TDI
813 mi
698 mi
Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
183.1 kWh
Q8 45 TDI
133.7 kWh
183.1 kWh
Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6a (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Q8 45 TDI
Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.9 cu ft













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