2008 Audi Q7 vs 2008 Volkswagen Touareg

2008 Audi Q7

2008 Volkswagen Touareg

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quattro 4-Door 3.6L

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Q7 quattro 4-Door 3.6L	14	19	$39,526	$42,500
Q7 quattro 4-Door 3.6L Premium	14	19	$44,965	$48,350
Q7 quattro 4-Door 4.2L Premium	12	17	$54,497	$58,600

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4-Door V10

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Touareg 2 4-Door V10	15	20	$62,785	$68,340
Touareg 2 4-Door V6	14	20	$36,183	$39,300
Touareg 2 4-Door V8	12	17	$44,510	$48,390

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$39,526

$62,785

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$42,500

$68,340

Monthly Payment Estimate

$708 / month

$1139 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.8

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2008 Audi Q7 puts a sport-ute premium on its beautifully made interior, seven-passenger seating, and sedanlike acceleration.

The 2008 Volkswagen Touareg has more toughness than most mid-size SUVs for heavy-duty towing and off-road needs yet on-the-road comfort doesn’t suffer.

TCC Likes

A most sophisticated SUV look
Three-row seating
Well-tailored interior

Ride comfort
Hushed interior
Attractive, well-appointed interior

TCC Dislikes

Hefty, hefty, hefty
Pricey, pricey, pricey
Low fuel economy

Disappointing back seat and cargo space
Horrible gas mileage
Difficult to maneuver and park

Fuel Economy

City

14 mpg

15 mpg

Highway

19 mpg

20 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

Third Head Room (in)

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Passenger Volume (ft³)

104.0

Third Shoulder Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

37.1

35.6

Front Head Room (in)

39.5

38.7

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

57.7

Passenger Capacity

Third Leg Room (in)

Second Head Room (in)

39.0

38.3

Third Hip Room (in)

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.1

57.4

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.1

6.3

Length, Overall (in)

200.2

187.2

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

68.4

68.0

Liftover Height (in)

32.9

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.0

65.7

Wheelbase (in)

118.2

112.4

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.1

75.9

Track Width, Front (in)

65.0

65.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

42.0

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

- TBD -

Brakes

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8 x - TBD -

13.78 x 1.34

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.0 x - TBD -

13.0 x 1.10

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

26.4

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Electromechanical

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.66

2.9

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.5

14.7

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.4

38.1

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/55HR18

P275/45YR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/55HR18

P275/45VR19

Spare Tire Size

- TBD -

P195/75R18

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

772

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

7716

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

5015

5825

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7.5

19 x 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Alloy

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7.5

19 x 9

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Alloy

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

9.5

18.0

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

450

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

190

Engine

Displacement

3.6L/220

5.0L/300

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

280 @ 6200

310 @ 3750

Engine Type

Gas V6

Diesel V10

Fuel System

SDI

TDI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

266 @ 2750

553 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

1.56

Trans Type

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

- TBD -

1.00

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.87

0.86

Trans Description Cont. Again

w/Tiptronic & OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.39

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.34

2.37

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.56

3.27

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.14

1.16

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

2.66

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.68

0.69

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.17

4.15

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi Q7

Volkswagen Touareg 2

Body Style

4 Door SUV

4 Door

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Independent Air

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Independent Air

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

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