The 2007 Audi Q7’s main competitors are the Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac SRX, Chrysler Aspen, Chrysler Pacifica, Infiniti QX56, Land Rover LR3, Lexus GX 470, Lexus LX 470, Lincoln Navigator, Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, Mercedes-Benz R-Class, and Volvo XC90.
Test Vehicle: 2007 Audi Q7 3.6; 2007 Audi Q7 4.2
Price of Test Vehicle: $40,000 (est. 3.6); $49,900 (4.2)
Engine Size and Type: 3.6-liter V6 (3.6); 4.2-liter V8 (4.2)
Engine Horsepower: 280 at 6,200 rpm (3.6); 350 at 6,800 rpm (4.2)
Engine Torque: 265 lb.-ft. between 2,500 and 5,000 rpm (3.6); 325 lb.-ft. at 3,500 rpm
Transmission: Six-speed Tiptronic automatic with manual shift feature
Curb weight, lbs.: 5,269 (4.2)
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): NA
Observed Fuel Economy: 16.1 mpg (3.6 – included off-roading jaunt); 15.2 mpg (4.2)
Length: 200.2
Width: 78.1
Wheelbase: 118.2
Height: 68.4
Max. Seating Capacity: Seven
Max. Cargo Volume: 88 (10.8 behind 3rd row)
Max. Towing Capacity: 6,600 pounds
Min. Ground Clearance: 8.1 inches (standard); 9.5 inches (optional air suspension in Lift mode)
Competitors: Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac SRX, Chrysler Aspen, Chrysler Pacifica, Infiniti QX56, Land Rover LR3, Lexus GX 470, Lexus LX 470, Lincoln Navigator, Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, Mercedes-Benz R-Class, and Volvo XC90.