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Audi takes Q7 3.0 TDI from NY to DC, gets 32 mpg

omarrana submitted on 10/9/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 9:29:54 AM

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Audi’s Mileage Marathon kicked off on Monday and the group has already traveled from New York to Washington.

The whole event focuses around the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI which will go on sale in the U.S. earlier next year.

Audi says that from New York to Washington, the 3.0 TDI Q7 averaged a fuel-consumption of 7.4 liters per 100 kilometers (31.79 mpg). Other teams in the marathon managed to average between 28 mpg and 31 mpg. The 2009 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI is powered by a...

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Audi takes Q7 3.0 TDI from NY to DC, gets 32 mpg

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budfrogS4

Wow, those numbers are petty impressive. The 335d is a little more powerful than that A4 3.0TDI but it only gets 36 mpg on the HIGHWAY. I'd sacrifice the 20 lbft for 10 average mpg. Hope it makes its way over to the states.

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Posted on 10/9/2008 11:47:47 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Agent009

That is a big figure from a HUGE SUV. Who says size = bad mileage?

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Posted on 10/9/2008 12:10:48 PM | | Votes: 3   

budfrogS4

Any idea if those A4's are AWD? It would be even more impressive if they were. I mean, 39 average mpg from a 3800 lb sedan with 405 lbft of torque? I'm willing to bet it's just FWD though...

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Posted on 10/9/2008 12:47:37 PM | | Votes: 3   

Heyhuub

The A4 3.0 TDI is only available with quattro. Only the 2.0 TDI is as FWD.

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Posted on 10/9/2008 1:56:01 PM | | Votes: 3   

mapax

where does this 'huge' thing keep coming from? must have seen this in at least a dozen reviews. huge compared to what? it has a big look, but it's actual size is average for its class. great mileage on the tdi, but this description is used for the gas version too.

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Posted on 10/12/2008 8:52:51 AM | | Votes: 1   

commander104

I'd almost give my left foot for an A3 Tdi

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Posted on 10/9/2008 12:00:15 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

budfrogS4

What would you use to hit the clutch... I saw a Golf TDI on craigslist for $8k yesterday...very tempting.

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Posted on 10/9/2008 12:49:42 PM | | Votes: 2   

Htay7500

Theres a chance that the 3rd pic on the right when you click on the site is the 495 near Kensington. Has any locals seen it?

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Posted on 10/9/2008 12:14:12 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

MeanVulcan

I've been waiting for the Q7 3.0 TDI but had to get an XC90 for the family. With top safety, much better performance, efficiency and styling the Q7 is a much better deal.

I have not seen ANY other SUV, of any size match this performance or come even close. Great job Audi. With gas prices easing off they should start selling again.

— MeanVulcan (View Profile)

Posted on 10/9/2008 1:27:35 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

I95SPEEDINGTICKETS

That Q7 3.0TDI is a very good vehicle, Decent Acceleration, Tops out at 230kmh and Very Huge Range on a Tankful under Active Driving

And engine is not Too Noisy

And it is More Comfortable to do long distances in when compared to the Cayenne.

S-Line is a Must.

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Posted on 10/9/2008 1:30:54 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

AlexTx

In the States, the Q7 3.0TDI will come standard with the S-Line Package!

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Posted on 10/9/2008 3:24:34 PM | | Votes: 2   

CommonSense01

I95..

Why is S-line a must. As far as i understand, the packages adds nothing to the performance of the vehicle, only garnish.

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Posted on 10/10/2008 9:41:32 AM | | Votes: 0   

Heyhuub

With the S-line exteriour package you can also order the S-line sports suspension. Atleast overhere in Europe.

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Posted on 10/10/2008 11:48:32 AM | | Votes: 3   

S4cabriofoxone

Yeah, S-Line equipped cars have sportier suspensions. I've never driven an S-Line car myself so I can't compare, but I'd think it would be similar to the S4's suspension, which is firm but compliant.

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Posted on 10/11/2008 1:23:52 AM | | Votes: 1   

cybernetck

interesting; The Audi TDI fleet just passed through Chicago this week. The new A4 looked great, in the flesh.

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Posted on 10/10/2008 9:05:02 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

IamEvilHomer

yes my lease is over in about a year
this could be it in less the A4 or Q5 tdi comes out before then

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Posted on 10/11/2008 12:16:56 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

S4cabriofoxone

I didn't know quite how good the A4 3.0TDI was. It sounds like perfection. Awesome engine, great mileage, great looks, spacious, fun, AWD, and not too expensive. I'll take it.

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Posted on 10/11/2008 1:24:53 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

veyron1001

Funny how GM struggles getting 20mpg out of the hybrid with continual variable 1 speed transmission. If audi used a hybrid TDI with the CVT 45mpg does seem possible.

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Posted on 10/12/2008 9:07:14 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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