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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 Volvo XC40 Comparison
Audi SQ7
Volvo XC40
2024 Audi
SQ7
vs
2024 Volvo
XC40
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
85L
646 to 1029 km
54L
373 to 394 km
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$162,377 - $175,400
$52,990 - $85,990
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Head of Content
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
NA
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 (+$1,450)
- Dynamic Pack (+$10,900)
- Exclusive Paint (+$7,600)
- Inlays - Carbon (+$1,950)
- Massage Seats Front (+$1,050)
NA
Colours Available
The XC40 is available in the following colours:
- Black Stone solid
- Sage Green metallic (new)
- Fjord Blue metallic (new)
- Silver Dawn metallic (new)
- Bright Dusk metallic (new)
- Onyx Black metallic
- Crystal White pearl
- Fusion Red metallic
- Thunder Grey metallic
Metallic shades are a $1200 option on all petrol models, but are a no-cost option on electric models.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TWIN TURBO CDI | ELECTRIC, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3956 - 3996 | 1969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L | 0.0, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8 | NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 320kW - 373kW | 145kW - 300kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3750 - 5500 | 4800 - 5400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 770Nm - 900Nm | 300Nm - 670Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1250 - 2000 | 1500 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.1 - 16 | 11.3 | |
