2021 Audi Q7 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.7s
- 55 TFSI Premium AWD, 248 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 35% of 145 SUVs (2021).
- Horsepower: top 45% of 145 SUVs (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 TFSI Premium AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 248 hp | 273 lb-ft | 4,971 lb | 100 | 20.0 | 5.7 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $54,950 |
| 55 TFSI Prestige AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 335 hp | 369 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.7 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $60,800 |
| 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 248 hp | 273 lb-ft | 4,971 lb | 100 | 20.0 | 6.9 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $54,950 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
3 engines offered. Turbo named on 3.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 1 | 248 hp | 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | $54,950 | Base | $1,829 | Base |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 1 | 248 hp | 55 TFSI Premium AWD | $54,950 | $0 | $1,920 | +$91 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 1 | 335 hp | 55 TFSI Prestige AWD | $60,800 | +$5,850 | $1,920 | +$91 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 3 | 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | $54,950 | 5.7 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD: 248 hp, 21 mpg, $54,950. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFINITI QX50 | ESSENTIAL AWD | 268 hp | 25 mpg | $46,800 | N/A |
| Toyota Highlander | Platinum FWD | 295 hp | 24 mpg | $47,240 | N/A |
| Alfa Romeo Stelvio | Ti Sport AWD | 280 hp | 24 mpg | $47,600 | 5.4 s |
| Lexus RX | RX 450h AWD | 308 hp | 30 mpg | $47,820 | 7.9 s |
| Acura RDX | SH-AWD w/Advance Package | 272 hp | 23 mpg | $48,200 | 6.4 s |
| Honda Pilot | Elite AWD | 280 hp | 22 mpg | $48,720 | 6.2 s |
Cheapest 6 of 20.
Q7 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE: 0.8 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE.
| Measure | 2021 Audi Q7 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 55 TFSI Premium AWD | GLE 580 4MATIC AWD |
| 0-60 | 5.7 s | 4.9 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 248 hp | 483 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,971 lb | 5,280 lb |
| hp per ton | 100 | 183 |
| lb per hp | 20.0 | 10.9 |
| MSRP | $54,950 | $78,900 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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