2014 Audi Q7 vs 2014 Volkswagen Touareg

2014 Audi Q7

2014 Volkswagen Touareg

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quattro 4-Door 3.0L TDI Premium

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Q7 quattro 4-Door 3.0L TDI Premium	19	28	$49,198	$52,900
Q7 quattro 4-Door 3.0L TDI Premium Plus	19	28	$49,198	$52,900
Q7 quattro 4-Door 3.0L TDI Prestige	19	28	$49,198	$52,900
Q7 quattro 4-Door 3.0T Premium	16	22	$44,362	$47,700
Q7 quattro 4-Door 3.0T Premium Plus	16	22	$44,362	$47,700
Q7 quattro 4-Door 3.0T S line Prestige	16	22	$56,638	$60,900

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4-Door 3.6L Exec

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Touareg 4-Door 3.6L Exec	17	23	$55,096	$57,935
Touareg 4-Door 3.6L Lux	17	23	$49,500	$52,050
Touareg 4-Door 3.6L R-Line	17	23	$52,011	$54,690
Touareg 4-Door 3.6L Sport	17	23	$42,386	$44,570
Touareg 4-Door 3.6L Sport w/Nav	17	23	$45,752	$48,110
Touareg 4-Door Hybrid	20	24	$61,572	$64,745
Touareg 4-Door TDI Exec	20	29	$58,424	$61,435
Touareg 4-Door TDI Lux	20	29	$52,828	$55,550
Touareg 4-Door TDI R-Line	20	29	$55,339	$58,190
Touareg 4-Door TDI Sport w/Nav	20	29	$49,081	$51,610
Touareg 4-Door X	20	29	$53,417	$56,170

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$49,198

$55,096

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$52,900

$57,935

Monthly Payment Estimate

$882 / month

$966 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.6

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

There's much to love about the 2014 Audi Q7 and few if any failings; it does everything a three-row crossover vehicle should do, with great elegance and sophistication—and skips the faux-rugged nonsense.

The 2014 Volkswagen Touareg is an expensive way to purchase a mainstream brand's vehicle, but it's more luxurious than many of its mainstream competitors.

TCC Likes

Elegant exterior
Warm, well-trimmed cabin
Rides and handles like a car

Quiet cabin
Luxury-level interior
Refined driving feel

TCC Dislikes

It's heavy, and feels like it
Prices can rise quickly with options
Total cargo a little disappointing in such a large vehicle

Hybrid doesn't make sense next to TDI
Few high-tech options
Luxury price, mainstream brand

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

23 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

37.1

36.9

Third Head Room (in)

35.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

133.2

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

41.4

Third Shoulder Room (in)

48.6

Second Head Room (in)

38.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.1

56.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

39.5

39.6

Third Leg Room (in)

29.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

59.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.8

Wheelbase (in)

118.2

113.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.1

76.4

Track Width, Front (in)

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.1

Length, Overall (in)

200.3

188.8

Height, Overall (in)

68.4

68.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

48.1

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

31.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

80.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

32.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

22.2

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

45.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

72.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

47.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

10.9

32.1

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

26.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

HL7

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P265/50HR19

P275/45HR20

Rear Tire Order Code

HL7

Front Tire Size

P265/50HR19

P275/45HR20

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

550

772

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5500

7716

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5500

7716

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

5500

7716

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

550

772

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

5567

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6173

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

20 X 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

20 X 9

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

190

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

520

450

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

450

Engine

Fuel System

Diesel Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

406 @ 1750

266 @ 2500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/181

3.6 L/220

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

240 @ 3500

280 @ 6200

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6

Premium Unleaded V-6

Engine Oil Cooler

None

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

0.67

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.97

4.84

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.27

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.86

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.21

1.22

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.07

3.83

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.44

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Transfer Case Model

None

Trans PTO Access

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi Q7

Volkswagen Touareg

Body Style

quattro Sport Utility

4MOTION

Body Code

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.70

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.70

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.9 (Est)

9.4 (Est)

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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