The Audi Q7, introduced in 2006, established Audi's presence in the luxury SUV market and became a flagship model, sharing its platform with prestigious vehicles like the Bentley Bentayga and Lamborghini Urus.
Performance evolved significantly, starting with a 225-hp engine in 2007 and culminating in a 3.0L turbocharged hybrid engine in 2025, delivering 335 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque.
Transmission options advanced from 6-speed automatics to refined 8-speed automatics, with Audi's quattro all-wheel-drive system (AWD) standard throughout its production.
A notable historical moment includes its involvement in the Volkswagen emissions scandal, which briefly affected its reputation but not its engineering excellence.
Scroll down to explore detailed horsepower and torque data for the Audi Q7 from 2007 to 2025.
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Second Generation: 2015-2015
The second-generation Audi Q7, introduced in 2015, features a range of powertrains, including a 3.0L V6 engine producing up to 333 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive (AWD).
A notable innovation is the Q7 e-tron TDI Quattro plug-in hybrid, combining a 3.0L turbo-diesel V6 with a 94 kW electric motor for a total output of 255 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque, offering an all-electric range of up to 35 miles.
Performance-focused variants include the SQ7, equipped with a 4.0L twin-turbo V8 delivering up to 500 hp and 568 lb-ft of torque, achieving 0–62 mph in 4.3 seconds.
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The 2015 Audi Q7 offers a horsepower range from 240hp in the 3.0 TDI Premium trim to 333hp in the 3.0 TDI Prestige SLine trim, both equipped with a 3.0L engine and AWD.
Torque output varies between 295 lb-ft in the 3.0 Premium trim and 406 lb-ft in the 3.0 TDI Premium trim, with all configurations utilizing a 3.0L engine and AWD drivetrain.
2015 Audi Q7 Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
3.0 TDI Prestige SLine SUV |
3.0L | Intercooled Supercharger | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
333 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
325 ft-lbs @ 2,900 rpm |
3.0 Premium SUV |
3.0L | Intercooled Supercharger | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
280 hp @ 4,920 rpm |
295 ft-lbs @ 2,250 rpm |
3.0 Premium Plus SUV |
3.0L | Intercooled Supercharger | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
280 hp @ 4,920 rpm |
295 ft-lbs @ 2,250 rpm |
3.0 Prestige SLine SUV |
3.0L | Intercooled Supercharger | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
333 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
325 ft-lbs @ 2,900 rpm |
3.0 TDI Premium SUV |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
240 hp @ 3,500 rpm |
406 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm |
3.0 TDI Premium Plus SUV |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
240 hp @ 3,500 rpm |
406 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm |
2015 Audi Q7 Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
3.0 TDI Prestige SUV |
3.0L | Intercooled Turbo | V6 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
240 hp @ 3,500 rpm |
406 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm |
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