Audi Q7 4L
The Audi Q7 4L (2005–2015): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 79 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: 4L
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 5,050–5,090 mm RDW | 5,090 mm TC | 5,085 mm |
| Width | 1,970–2,000 mm RDW | 1,980 mm TC | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,670–1,740 mm RDW | 1,740 mm TC | 1,737 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000–3,010 mm RDW | 3,000 mm TC | 3,002 mm |
| Front track | 1,635–1,671 mm ASTRA | 1,630 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,677–1,713 mm ASTRA | 1,650 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,970–2,415 kg RDW | 2,355–2,525 kg TC | 2,205–2,605 kg |
| Mass in running order | 2,070–2,515 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,765–3,245 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 3,000–3,500 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 750 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5–7 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 216–250 km/h RDW | – | – |
| Torque | 400–800 Nm ASTRA | – | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 285/45R20, 235/60R18, 255/55R18, 275/45R20, 265/50R19, 275/40R21, 255/55R19, 255/60R18
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6–8 years | 87.6% (86.9–88.3) | 86.4% | 9,118 |
| 9–12 years | 87.0% (86.6–87.4) | 77.9% | 29,383 |
| 13 years and older | 80.2% (79.7–80.7) | 69.2% | 26,790 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 30.1% | 30.8% |
| Brakes | 22.7% | 30.2% |
| Suspension | 14.7% | 31.1% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 14.0% | 10.9% |
| Lights and electrics | 13.1% | 20.9% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 7.5% | 9.6% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
362 complaints for model years 2007–2015. 12 crashes · 3 fires · 73 injuries
- Fuel system 127
- Engine 73
- Electrical system 60
- Visibility and wipers 32
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 79 versions of the Audi Q7 4L
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European Union 23 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3.0 L | 200 kW (272 PS) | Diesel | – | 155 g/km | 30,121 |
| 2011–2015 | 3.0 L | 180 kW (245 PS) | Diesel | – | 194–195 g/km | 54,495 |
| 2011–2015 | 3.0 L | 245 kW (333 PS) | Petrol | – | 190–249 g/km | 2,962 |
| 2011–2015 | 4.1 L | 250 kW (340 PS) | Diesel | – | 241–247 g/km | 8,696 |
| 2011–2015 | 3.0 L | 150 kW (204 PS) | Diesel | – | 189–191 g/km | 4,925 |
| 2015 | 3.0 L | 160 kW (218 PS) | Diesel | – | 149 g/km | 572 |
| 2015 | 3.0 L | 155 kW (211 PS) | Diesel | – | 149 g/km | 48 |
| 2011–2015 | 3.0 L | 200 kW (272 PS) | Petrol | – | 249 g/km | 268 |
| 2015 | 3.0 L | 190 kW (258 PS) | Hybrid | 18.6 kWh/100 km NEDC | 49 g/km | 12 |
| 2011–2014 | 3.0 L | 176 kW (239 PS) | Diesel | – | 208–238 g/km | 14,838 |
| 2013 | 3.0 L | – | Other fuel | – | 202 g/km | 834 |
| 2010–2013 | – | – | Diesel | – | 210–238 g/km | 408 |
| 2013 | 4.1 L | – | Other fuel | – | 242 g/km | 20 |
| 2011–2012 | 5.9 L | 368 kW (500 PS) | Diesel | – | 296–298 g/km | 641 |
| 2010–2011 | – | – | Petrol | – | 249–257 g/km | 24 |
| 2010 | 3.0 L | – | Diesel | – | 224 g/km | 19,320 |
| 2010 | 4.1 L | – | Diesel | – | 254 g/km | 2,330 |
| 2010 | 5.9 L | – | Diesel | – | 298 g/km | 448 |
| 2010 | 3.0 L | – | Petrol | – | 249 g/km | 218 |
| 2010 | 4.2 L | – | Petrol | – | 307 g/km | 126 |
| 2010 | 3.6 L | – | Petrol | – | 290 g/km | 124 |
| 2010 | – | – | Other fuel | – | 238 g/km | 120 |
| 2010 | 4.2 L | – | Diesel | – | 262 g/km | 80 |
United Kingdom 30 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–20163.0 V6 TDi quattro 272PS 8speed Tiptronic with 19'' wheels · 3.0 V6 TDI quattro 272PS 8speed Tiptronic with 19'' & 20'' wheels | 3.0 L | 200 kW (272 PS) | Diesel | – | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 153 g/km |
| 2015–20163.0 V6 TDi quattro 272PS 8speed Tiptronic with 20'' wheels · 3.0 V6 TDI quattro 272PS 8speed Tiptronic with 21'' & 22'' wheels | 3.0 L | 200 kW (272 PS) | Diesel | – | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 163 g/km |
| 20153.0 TDI quattro 204PS 8speed Tiptronic | 3.0 L | 150 kW (204 PS) | Diesel | – | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 189 g/km |
| 20153.0 V6 TDI quattro 245PS 8speed Tiptronic | 3.0 L | 180 kW (245 PS) | Diesel | – | 7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 195 g/km |
| 20153.0 V6 TDI quattro 245PS 8speed Tiptronic Clean Diesel | 3.0 L | 180 kW (245 PS) | Diesel | – | 7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 195 g/km |
| 20153.0 V6 TFSI quattro 272PS 8speed Tiptronic | 3.0 L | 200 kW (272 PS) | Petrol | – | 10.7 L/100 km NEDC | 249 g/km |
| 20153.0 V6 TFSI quattro 333PS 8speed Tiptronic | 3.0 L | 245 kW (333 PS) | Petrol | – | 10.7 L/100 km NEDC | 249 g/km |
| 20154.2 V8 TDI quattro 340PS 8speed Tiptronic | 4.1 L | 250 kW (340 PS) | Diesel | – | 9.2 L/100 km NEDC | 242 g/km |
| 2013–20143.0 TDI quattro 204PS 8speed Tiptronic | 3.0 L | 150 kW (204 PS) | Diesel | Automatic | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 189 g/km |
| 2013–20143.0 V6 TDI quattro 245PS 8speed Tiptronic | 3.0 L | 180 kW (245 PS) | Diesel | Automatic | 7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 195 g/km |
| 2013–20143.0 V6 TDI quattro 245PS 8speed Tiptronic Clean Diesel | 3.0 L | 180 kW (245 PS) | Diesel | Automatic | 7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 195 g/km |
| 2013–20143.0 V6 TFSI 272PS quattro 8speed Tiptronic | 3.0 L | 200 kW (272 PS) | Petrol | Automatic | 10.7 L/100 km NEDC | 249 g/km |
| 2013–20143.0 V6 TFSI quattro 333PS 8speed Tiptronic | 3.0 L | 245 kW (333 PS) | Petrol | Automatic | 10.7 L/100 km NEDC | 249 g/km |
| 2013–20144.2 V8 TDI 340PS quattro 8speed Tiptronic | 4.1 L | 250 kW (340 PS) | Diesel | Automatic | 9.2 L/100 km NEDC | 242 g/km |
| 20123.0 TDI quattro 204PS 8speed Tiptronic | 3.0 L | 150 kW (204 PS) | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 189 g/km |
| 20123.0 V6 TDI quattro 245PS 8speed Tiptronic | 3.0 L | 180 kW (245 PS) | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 195 g/km |
| 20123.0 V6 TDI quattro 245PS 8speed Tiptronic Clean Diesel | 3.0 L | 180 kW (245 PS) | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 195 g/km |
| 20123.0 V6 TFSI 272PS quattro 8speed Tiptronic | 3.0 L | 200 kW (272 PS) | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 10.7 L/100 km NEDC | 249 g/km |
| 20123.0 V6 TFSI quattro 333PS 8speed Tiptronic | 3.0 L | 245 kW (333 PS) | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 10.7 L/100 km NEDC | 249 g/km |
| 20124.2 V8 TDI 340PS quattro 8speed Tiptronic | 4.1 L | 250 kW (340 PS) | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 9.2 L/100 km NEDC | 242 g/km |
| 2009–20103.0 V6 TDI quattro 240PS Tiptronic with DPF · 3.0 V6 TDI quattro 240ps Tiptronic · 3.0 V6 TDI quattro 240ps Tiptronic with DPF | 3.0 L | 177 kW (240 PS) | Diesel | – | 9.1 L/100 km NEDC | 239 g/km |
| 20103.0 V6 CR TDI quattro 240ps Tiptronic | 3.0 L | 177 kW (240 PS) | Diesel | – | 8.9 L/100 km NEDC | 234 g/km |
| 20103.0 V6 TDI quattro 240ps Tiptronic Clean-Diesel | 3.0 L | 177 kW (240 PS) | Diesel | – | 8.9 L/100 km NEDC | 234 g/km |
| 20103.6 V6 FSI 280ps quattro Tiptronic | 3.6 L | 206 kW (280 PS) | Petrol | – | 12.1 L/100 km NEDC | 289 g/km |
| 2008–20104.2 V8 TDI 326ps quattro Tiptronic with DPF · 4.2 V8 TDI quattro 326PS Tiptronic with DPF | 4.1 L | 240 kW (326 PS) | Diesel | – | 11.1 L/100 km NEDC | 294 g/km |
| 2007–20104.2 V8 FSI 350ps quattro Tiptronic | 4.2 L | 257 kW (350 PS) | Petrol | – | 12.7–13.6 L/100 km NEDC | 304–326 g/km |
| 20106.0 V12 TDI quattro 500ps Tiptronic | 5.9 L | 368 kW (500 PS) | Diesel | – | 11.3 L/100 km NEDC | 298 g/km |
| 2007–20093.6 V6 FSI 280ps quattro Tiptronic · 3.6 V6 FSI quattro 280PS Tiptronic | 3.6 L | 206 kW (280 PS) | Petrol | – | 12.7 L/100 km NEDC | 304 g/km |
| 20094.2 V8 FSI quattro 350PS Tiptronic | 4.2 L | 257 kW (350 PS) | Petrol | – | 13.3 L/100 km NEDC | 317 g/km |
| 2007–20083.0 V6 TDI 233ps quattro Tiptronic | 3.0 L | 171 kW (233 PS) | Diesel | – | 10.4 L/100 km NEDC | 279 g/km |
France 12 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015Q7 V6 3.0 TFSI (333ch) 5PL tiptronic 8 | – | 150 kW (204 PS) | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 189 g/km |
| 2015Q7 V6 3.0 TFSI (333ch) 7PL tiptronic 8 | – | 180 kW (245 PS) | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 195 g/km |
| 2015Q7 V6 3.0 TFSI (333ch) 7PL tiptronic 8 | – | 200 kW (272 PS) | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 10.7 L/100 km NEDC | 249 g/km |
| 2015Q7 V6 3.0 TFSI (333ch) 7PL tiptronic 8 | – | 245 kW (333 PS) | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 10.7 L/100 km NEDC | 249 g/km |
| 2015Q7 V6 3.0 TFSI (333ch) 5PL tiptronic 8 | – | 250 kW (340 PS) | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 9.2 L/100 km NEDC | 242 g/km |
| 2012–2014Q7 V6 3.0 TDI (204ch) QUATTRO TIPTRONIC | – | 150 kW (204 PS) | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 7.2–7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 189–195 g/km |
| 2012–2014Q7 V6 3.0 TDI clean diesel (245ch) QUATTRO TIPTRONIC | – | 180 kW (245 PS) | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 195 g/km |
| 2012–2014Q7 V6 3.0 TFSI (272ch) QUATTRO TIPTRONIC | – | 200 kW (272 PS) | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 10.7 L/100 km NEDC | 249 g/km |
| 2012–2014Q7 V6 3.0 TFSI (333ch) QUATTRO TIPTRONIC | – | 245 kW (333 PS) | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 10.7 L/100 km NEDC | 249 g/km |
| 2012–2014Q7 V8 4.2 TDI (340ch) QUATTRO TIPTRONIC | – | 250 kW (340 PS) | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 9.2 L/100 km NEDC | 242 g/km |
| 2012–2013Q7 V6 3.0 TDI (245ch) QUATTRO TIPTRONIC · Q7 V6 3.0 TDI clean diesel (245ch) QUATTRO TIPTRONIC | – | 180 kW (245 PS) | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 195 g/km |
| 2012Audi Q7 V12 6.0 TDI (500ch) QUATTRO TIPTRONIC | – | 368 kW (500 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 11.3 L/100 km NEDC | 298 g/km |
United States 7 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2015 | 3.0 L | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 20–22 MPG (10.7–11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 290–316 g/km |
| 2011–2015SIDI | 3.0 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307–310 g/km |
| 2009–2010 | 3.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 316 g/km |
| 2010 | 3.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 2010 | 4.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
| 2007–20093MODE CLKUP | 3.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 2007–20093MODE CLKUP | 4.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 14–15 MPG (15.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 368–394 g/km |
Canada 7 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2015Sport utility vehicle: Standard | 3.0 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 13.2–13.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 304–306 g/km |
| 2013–2015Sport utility vehicle: Standard | 3.0 L | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 10.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 290 g/km |
| 2011–2013Sport utility vehicle · Sport utility vehicle: Standard | 3.0 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 13.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 306 g/km |
| 2011–2012Sport utility vehicle | 3.0 L | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 11.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 316 g/km |
| 2010Sport utility vehicle | 3.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 11.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 316 g/km |
| 2007–2010Sport utility vehicle | 3.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 14.5–15.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 334–347 g/km |
| 2007–2010Sport utility vehicle | 4.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 15.7–16.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 361–386 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.