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Audi Q7
2021 Audi Q7
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Overview

Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.3L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 19 MPG
Hwy: 23 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 27 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.6 gallons
Seating Capacity
7 seater
Seating Capacity
7 seater
Seating Capacity
7 seater

Photos

Audi Q7
2020-2021 Audi Q7 Rear Angle View
2020-2021 Audi Q7 Dashboard
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Cadillac XT6
2020-2021 Cadillac XT6 Rear Angle View
2020-2021 Cadillac XT6 Steering Wheel
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Ford Explorer
2020-2021 Ford Explorer Driving Back View
2020-2021 Ford Explorer Front Seats
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
2.3L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
248 hp @ 5000 rpm
235 hp @ 5000 rpm
300 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
273 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1500-4000 rpm
310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,795 lbs
4,362 lbs
4,345 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
N/A
4,000 lbs
5,300 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
21 MPG
23 MPG
24 MPG
City
19 MPG
21 MPG
21 MPG
Highway
23 MPG
27 MPG
28 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.5 Tons/yr
7.8 Tons/yr
7.4 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gallons
19 gallons
18.6 gallons
Cruising Range City
427.5 miles
399 miles
390.6 miles
Cruising Range Highway
517.5 miles
513 miles
520.8 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
199.3 in
198.5 in
198.8 in
Height
68.5 in
69.9 in
70.2 in
Max Width
77.6 in
77.3 in
78.9 in
Front Width
66.1 in
66.4 in
66.9 in
Rear Width
66.6 in
66.2 in
66.9 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
112.7 in
119.1 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
6.65 in
8.2 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
7 seater
7 seater
7 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.7 in
41.2 in
43 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.9 in
39.8 in
40.7 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
59.5 in
58.3 in
61.8 in
Front Seat Hip Room
N/A
50.1 in
59.2 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
38.8 in
39.1 in
39 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.8 in
39.1 in
40.5 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
58.5 in
57.4 in
61.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
N/A
55.7 in
59.1 in
Third Row Leg Room
29.2 in
29.5 in
32.2 in
Third Row Headroom
35.9 in
37.2 in
38.9 in
Third Row Shoulder Room
49.4 in
53.5 in
54.6 in
Third Row Hip Room
N/A
39.5 in
40.9 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
69.6 ft³
78.7 ft³
87.8 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
35.7 ft³
43.1 ft³
47.9 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
14.2 ft³
12.6 ft³
18.2 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Electric Power Steering
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
41 ft
38.7 ft
N/A

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
19" x 8.5"
18" x TBD
18" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size
19" x 8.5"
18" x TBD
18" x 7.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Multi-Link
MacPherson Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P255/55HR19
P235/65R18
P255/65HR18
Rear Tire
P255/55HR19
P235/65R18
P255/65HR18
Spare Tire
N/A
Compact
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Carrara White
  • Night Black
N/A
  • Agate Black Metallic
  • Carbonized Gray Metallic
  • Iconic Silver Metallic
  • Oxford White

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Barrel Brown Metallic
  • Florett Silver Metallic
  • Galaxy Blue Metallic
  • Glacier White Metallic
  • Navarra Blue Metallic
  • Orca Black Metallic
  • Samurai Gray Metallic
  • Vicuna Beige Metallic
N/A
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Metro Gray, Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Okapi Brown, Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Saiga Beige, Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Jet Black, Leatherette Seating Surfaces
N/A

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Not Available
Not Available

Comfort

Navigation System
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Rear A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Telematics
Standard
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Standard
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A
Overall Rating
N/A
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Optional
Not Available
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Maintenance Note
N/A
1 Year/1 Visit
N/A
Rust-Through
N/A
6 Years / Unlimited Miles
N/A
Warranty Note
N/A
Preliminary 2021 Warranty
N/A
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