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AUDI Q7

Audi's first attempt at the SUV market shares a platform with the Porsche Cayenne and Volkswagen Touareg plus sits as the largest of the three. It can accommodate seven people inside but the engines are used between its corporate cousins.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	4.2 Quattro	3.0 Quattro/S Line
Years Available	2006-2010	2006-2015
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	4.2 DOHC 40V V8	3.0 DOHC 24V V6
Horsepower	350hp @ 6,800rpm	233hp @ 4,400rpm
Torque	440Nm @ 3,500rpm	500Nm @ 1,750-2,750rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane	Diesel
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Common Rail Direct Injection
Transmission	6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity
DIMENSIONS
Length	5,086mm	5,086mm
Width	1,983mm	1,983mm
Height	1,737mm	1,737mm
Wheelbase	3,002mm	3,002mm
Curb Weight	2,270kg	2,245kg
Body Style	4 Door SUV	4 Door SUV
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/All Wheel Drive	Front Engine/All Wheel Drive
Seating	8	8
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	Double Wishbone with Air Suspension	Double Wishbone with Air Suspension
Rear Suspension	Double Wishbone with Air Suspension	Double Wishbone with Air Suspension
Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Tires	275/45 R20	235/60 R18 or 275/45 R20 (S-Line)
Wheels	20 Inch Alloy	18 or 20 (S-Line) Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	8	8
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Electronic Stability Program and ASR	Yes, Electronic Stability Program and ASR
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Hill Hold Assist, Hill Descent Control, Front and Rear Proximity Sensors
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Adds: None	Automatic Headlamps, Headlamp Washers, Side Mirror Signal Repeaters, Roof Rails, Rear Wiper. S-Line Adds: Revised Front and Rear Bumpers, Side Skirts
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver and Front Passenger	Power, Driver and Front Passenger
Seating Material	Leather/Alcantara	Leather or Leather/Alcantara (S-Line)
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Aluminum Accents, 40/20/40 Fold Second Row, 50/50 Fold Third Row, Rear Cargo Cover with Net. S-Line Adds: Aluminum Scuff Plates
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Heat and Fold, Tailgate	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Heat and Fold, Tailgate
Climate Control	Automatic, Four Zone	Automatic, Four Zone
Audio System	AM/FM/6 CD/MP3/AUX	AM/FM/6 CD/MP3/AUX
Speakers	12	12
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio and Cruise	Yes, Audio and Cruise
Alarm	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
NOTES		S-Line option added in November 2009.
RIVALS	Mercedes Benz GL Class