Audi Audi Q7 (Type 4L)
The first-generation Audi Q7 built on the Volkswagen Group PL71 platform shared with Porsche Cayenne and VW Touareg. Features permanent quattro AWD, 7-passenger seating, and robust V6, V8, and TDI clean diesel engines.
Generation Quick Facts: The Audi Q7 (Type 4L) was manufactured from 2006 – 2015 (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 model years) as a suv. Across 4 verified powertrains, power outputs range from 240 to 350 hp, with top fuel economy reaching 22.0 MPG combined (3.0 TDI Clean Diesel quattro).
Power range
240–350 hp
Quickest 0–100
6.9 s
Best combined
22 MPG
Length
5.09 m
01Decision support
Which Audi Q7 (Type 4L) suits you?
Daily driver · least fuel
3.0 TDI Clean Diesel quattro
22.0 MPG combined
It burns up to 32% less fuel per mile than the thirstiest Audi Q7 (Type 4L).
Performance · quickest
3.0 TFSI quattro (333 hp)
0–100 km/h in 6.9s · 333 hp
The straight-line choice of this generation.
Sweet spot · balance
3.6 FSI quattro
280 hp · 16.0 MPG
Sits mid-range for power without paying the fuel or price tax of the flagship trim. Usually the best value on the used market.
024 powertrains (1 diesel · 3 gasoline)
Full specifications
| Specification | 3.0 TDI Clean Diesel quattroDiesel | 3.6 FSI quattroGasoline | 3.0 TFSI quattro (333 hp)Gasoline | 4.2 FSI quattroGasoline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||||
| Engine code | CATA / CNRB | BHK / BHL | CJTB / CJTC | BAR |
| Fuel type | Diesel | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Displacement | 3.0L (2,967 cc) | 3.6L (3,597 cc) | 3.0L (2,995 cc) | 4.2L (4,163 cc) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Naturally Aspirated | Supercharged | Naturally Aspirated |
| Cylinders | V6 | VR6 | V6 | V8 |
| Power & Performance | ||||
| Power | 240 hp / 179 kW | 280 hp / 209 kW | 333 hp / 248 kW | 350 hp / 261 kW |
| Torque | 550 Nm / 406 lb-ft | 360 Nm / 266 lb-ft | 440 Nm / 325 lb-ft | 440 Nm / 325 lb-ft |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 s | 8.5 s | 6.9 s | 7.4 s |
| Top speed | 215 km/h (134 mph) | 225 km/h (140 mph) | 245 km/h (152 mph) | 248 km/h (154 mph) |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||||
| Transmission | 8-Speed Tiptronic (ZF 8HP55A) | 6-Speed Tiptronic (ZF 6HP19A) | 8-Speed Tiptronic (ZF 8HP55A) | 6-Speed Tiptronic (ZF 6HP26A) |
| Gears | — | — | — | — |
| Drivetrain | quattro Pe | quattro Pe | quattro Pe | quattro Pe |
| Fuel Economy & Emissions | ||||
| City | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100km) | 14 MPG (16.8 L/100km) | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100km) | 13 MPG (18.1 L/100km) |
| Highway | 28 MPG (8.4 L/100km) | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100km) | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100km) | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100km) |
| Combined | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100km) | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100km) | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100km) | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100km) |
| Electric range | — | — | — | — |
| Battery | — | — | — | — |
| CO₂ emissions | — | — | — | — |
| Weight & Body | ||||
| Curb weight | 2,390 kg (5,269 lbs) | 2,240 kg (4,938 lbs) | 2,275 kg (5,016 lbs) | 2,310 kg (5,093 lbs) |
| Seats | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Doors | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Model years | 2010-2015 | 2007-2010 | 2011-2015 | 2007-2010 |
0Exterior
Dimensions
Length
5,086 mm
200.2 in
Width
1,983 mm
78.1 in
Height
1,737 mm
68.4 in
Wheelbase
3,002 mm
118.2 in
Curb weight spans 2,240–2,390 kg depending on powertrain. Battery and AWD hardware add the most mass.
05Long-tail answers
Audi Q7 (Type 4L): questions answered
What engines and trims are available on the Audi Q7 (Type 4L)?
The Audi Q7 (Type 4L) lineup offers 1 diesel · 3 gasoline: 3.0 TDI Clean Diesel quattro (240 hp), 3.6 FSI quattro (280 hp), 3.0 TFSI quattro (333 hp) (333 hp), 4.2 FSI quattro (350 hp).
How quick is the Audi Q7 (Type 4L) from 0 to 100 km/h?
The fastest trim, the 3.0 TFSI quattro (333 hp), accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.9s, reaching a top speed of 248 km/h (154 mph) with the 4.2 FSI quattro.
What is the most fuel-efficient Audi Q7 (Type 4L) trim?
The 3.0 TDI Clean Diesel quattro delivers the highest fuel economy at 22.0 MPG (EPA combined). Across the 4 powertrains, fuel economy spans 15–22 combined MPG.
What model years are included in the Audi Q7 (Type 4L)?
The Audi Q7 (Type 4L) was produced from 2006 – 2015, spanning the following model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015.
What are the exterior dimensions of the Audi Q7 (Type 4L)?
5086 mm long, 1983 mm wide, 1737 mm tall on a 3002 mm wheelbase (200.2 in overall length).
Sources for this page
- EPA fuel-economy records: Audi Q7Certification data, 2006–2015
- NHTSA vehicle file: recalls, complaints and investigations2006 Audi Q7, official safety record
- NHTSA vPIC vehicle databasePowers our VIN decoder, the federal manufacturer registry
- Audi official: data sheets and archiveManufacturer-published specifications
Figures on this page are compiled from the sources above and cross-checked against manufacturer data sheets. US-market EPA cycle where noted; European WLTP values are measured differently and are not directly comparable.
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