The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. Audi Q7 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (09 - 10)
€ 77,300
€ 69,200
€ 77,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,200
ⓘ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 50 TDI is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Q7 4.2 FSI.
Q8 50 TDI
Q7 4.2 FSI
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 50 TDI
Q7 4.2 FSI
4894 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6371 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6537 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.1 %
General
Q8 50 TDI
Q7 4.2 FSI
4M
Generation
4L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Q8 50 TDI
Q7 4.2 FSI
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DHXA
Engine Code
BAR
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
282 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Q8 50 TDI
282 hp
345 hp
Q7 4.2 FSI
443 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Q8 50 TDI
443 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Q7 4.2 FSI
Performance
Q8 50 TDI
Q7 4.2 FSI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Q8 50 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Q7 4.2 FSI
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17.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.79 lb/hp
Q8 50 TDI
17.35 lb/hp
14.79 lb/hp
Q7 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Q8 50 TDI
Q7 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Q8 50 TDI
36 mpg
19 mpg
Q7 4.2 FSI
34 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
800 mi
Range
489 mi
Q8 50 TDI
800 mi
489 mi
Q7 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
240.6 kWh
Q8 50 TDI
135.8 kWh
240.6 kWh
Q7 4.2 FSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
348 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Q8 50 TDI
Q7 4.2 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
57.6 cu ft
