The Comparative Analysis :
Audi SQ8 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (06 - 07)
€ 102,900

€ 50,800

€ 102,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,800
ⓘ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 SQ8 TDI is 3.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Q7 3.0 TDI DPF.
SQ8 TDI
Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
67.2
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
67.2 in
Height
68.4 in
118
197.1
118.2
200.2
197.1 in
Length
200.2 in
118 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SQ8 TDI
Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
5379 lb
Curb Weight
5060 lb
6834 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6592 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
5.95 %

General
SQ8 TDI
Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
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
SQ8 TDI
Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
8-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
DHVA
Engine Code
BUG
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
SQ8 TDI
429 hp
230 hp
Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
664 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SQ8 TDI
664 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Performance
SQ8 TDI
Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

SQ8 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
12.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22 lb/hp
SQ8 TDI
12.54 lb/hp
22 lb/hp
Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SQ8 TDI
Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
22 mpg
SQ8 TDI
30 mpg
22 mpg
Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
27 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
677 mi
Range
592 mi
SQ8 TDI
677 mi
592 mi
Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
160.5 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).
216 kWh
SQ8 TDI
160.5 kWh
216 kWh
Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
377 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SQ8 TDI
Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1455 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.9 cu ft













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