The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) vs. Audi Q7 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (06 - 09)
€ 50,900

€ 67,200

€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Audi Q7 4.2 FSI.
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
67.3
76.4
86.9
68.4
78.1
85.7
76.4 in
Width
78.1 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.7 in
67.3 in
Height
68.4 in
113.9
188.8
118.2
200.2
188.8 in
Length
200.2 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
4804 lb
Curb Weight
4938 lb
6305 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6471 lb

Weight Difference:
134 lb
2.71 %

General
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
7P
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
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CVW*
Engine Code
BAR
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
201 hp
345 hp
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
23.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.31 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
23.9 lb/hp
14.31 lb/hp
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
17 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
34 mpg
17 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
29 mpg
city
12 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
754 mi
Range
457 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
754 mi
457 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
257.7 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
144 kWh
257.7 kWh
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
525 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1501 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.9 cu ft













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