2018 Audi Q7 vs 2018 Porsche Cayenne

2018 Audi Q7

2018 Porsche Cayenne

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2.0 TFSI Premium

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Q7 2.0 TFSI Premium	19	25	$46,408	$49,900
Q7 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus	19	25	$46,408	$49,900
Q7 3.0 TFSI Premium	19	25	$52,452	$56,400
Q7 3.0 TFSI Premium Plus	19	25	$52,452	$56,400
Q7 3.0 TFSI Prestige	19	25	$52,452	$56,400

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AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Cayenne AWD	18	24	N/A	$60,600
Cayenne GTS AWD	16	23	N/A	$98,600
Cayenne Platinum Edition AWD	17	23	N/A	$66,700
Cayenne S AWD	17	24	N/A	$77,400
Cayenne S E-Hybrid AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$79,900
Cayenne S Platinum Edition E-Hybrid AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$82,800
Cayenne Turbo AWD	14	21	N/A	$118,100
Cayenne Turbo S AWD	14	21	N/A	$161,600

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$46,408

N/A

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$49,900

$60,600

Monthly Payment Estimate

$832 / month

$1010 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Audi Q7 delivers exactly what luxury buyers want: room for the whole family and some of the most advanced technology ever fitted to a new car.

The 2018 Porsche Cayenne is a richly appointed luxury SUV that earns its Porsche badge. It's one of few cars on the road that manage to feel special in standard or top trims, despite a $100,000 price difference.

TCC Likes

Amazing attention to detail
Sublime ride quality
Technological wonder

Strong engines
Superlative handling for the big SUV
Lots of options to consider

TCC Dislikes

Third row is tight
Price skyrockets with options`
Potentially very expensive

Not particularly efficient with space inside
Base model isn’t really thrilling
Unbelievably expensive options

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Leg Room (in)

29.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.5

58.9

Second Leg Room (in)

38.8

Third Head Room (in)

35.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

Third Shoulder Room (in)

49.4

Second Head Room (in)

38.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.5

Front Head Room (in)

38.4

39.6

Front Hip Room (in)

57.8

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

68.5

67.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.6

65.7

Wheelbase (in)

117.9

114

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

77.5

78.7

Track Width, Front (in)

66.1

65.2

Length, Overall (in)

199.6

191.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

14.8

23.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

37.5

23.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

71.6

62.9

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.8

13.8

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.5

26.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P255/60HR18

P255/55VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/60HR18

P255/55VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

772

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

7716

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

7716

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4696

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6195

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

18 X 8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

380

450

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

220

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

450

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273 @ 1600

295 @ 3000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

3.6 L/220

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

252 @ 5000

300 @ 6300

Engine Oil Cooler

None

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

G1G

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.44

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.69

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.97

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.50

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.86

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.83

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

4.07

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.84

Transfer Case Model

None

Trans PTO Access

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi Q7

Porsche Cayenne

Body Style

quattro Sport Utility

Sport Utility

Body Code

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.27

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.27

Emissions

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

8.4

8.8

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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