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2023 Audi SQ7 TFSI review
The Audi SQ7 is getting long in the tooth, but its sonorous petrol V8 means it still has something to offer in 2023.
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Scott Collie
Audi SQ7 vs Subaru Outback Comparison
Audi SQ7
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Subaru Outback
2024 Audi
SQ7
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2024 Subaru
Outback
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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Based on the Audi SQ7 4.0 TFSI QUATTRO
Based on the Subaru Outback AWD TOURING XT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
85L
646 to 1029 km
63L
460 to 567 km
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$162,377 - $175,900
$39,990 - $57,490
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Who doesn't love a V8
- Impressive interior technology
- Solid space in second row
Misses
- Third row tight alongside newer rivals
- It's a thirsty ol' bus
- Feeling its age in places
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Huge boot
- Soft, comfortable ride
- Still flying the wagon flag
Misses
- Lazy adaptive cruise control
- Fiddly infotainment system
- Fiddly indicators
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Black Style Pack (+$1,850)
- Dynamic Pack (+$10,900)
- Exclusive Paint (+$7,600)
- Inlays - Carbon (+$1,950)
- Massage Seats Front (+$1,050)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TWIN TURBO CDI | DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3956 - 3996 | 2387 - 2498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L | 2.5L, 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8 | FLAT 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 320kW - 373kW | 138kW - 183kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3750 - 5500 | 5200 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 770Nm - 900Nm | 245Nm - 350Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1250 - 2000 | 2000 - 4800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.1 - 16 | 10.6 - 12 | |
