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Audi Q7 Towing Capacity (2008 - 2015)
Audi Q7 Towing Capacity Overview
The Audi Q7 towing capacity ranges between 5,000 lbs. and 6,600 lbs across various years and trims.
For instance, the 2009 Audi Q7 has a minimum towing capacity of 5,000 lbs, while the 2012 Audi Q7 has a maximum towing capacity of 6,600 lbs.
Factors such as trim level, engine configuration, and drivetrain can impact the towing capacity of a specific model year of Audi Q7.
The table below shows a sampling of the towing capacities for the Audi Q7.
Scroll down to see the complete year-by-year data.
| Year | Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3.0 TDI Prestige SLine | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 Intercooled Supercharger | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 333 HP / 325 ft/lbs |
| 2015 | 3.0 Premium | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 Intercooled Supercharger | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 295 ft/lbs |
| 2015 | 3.0 Premium Plus | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 Intercooled Supercharger | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 295 ft/lbs |
| 2014 | 3.0 TDI Prestige SLine | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 240 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| 2014 | 3.0 Premium | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 Intercooled Supercharger | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 295 ft/lbs |
| 2014 | 3.0 Premium Plus | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 Intercooled Supercharger | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 295 ft/lbs |
| 2013 | 3.0 Premium | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 280 HP / 295 ft/lbs |
| 2013 | 3.0 Premium Plus | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 280 HP / 295 ft/lbs |
| 2013 | 3.0 Prestige SLine | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 333 HP / 325 ft/lbs |
| 2012 | 3.0 Premium | 6,600 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 280 HP / 295 ft/lbs |
| 2012 | 3.0 Premium Plus | 6,600 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 280 HP / 295 ft/lbs |
| 2012 | 3.0 Prestige SLine | 6,600 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 333 HP / 325 ft/lbs |
| 2011 | 3.0 Premium | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/manual shift | 272 HP / 295 ft/lbs |
| 2011 | 3.0 Premium Plus | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/manual shift | 272 HP / 295 ft/lbs |
| 2011 | 3.0 Prestige SLine | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/manual shift | 333 HP / 325 ft/lbs |
| 2010 | 3.0 TDI Premium | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 225 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| 2010 | 3.0 TDI Premium Plus | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 225 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| 2010 | 3.0 TDI Premium Plus SLi | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 225 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| 2009 | 3.0 TDI Premium | 5,000 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 225 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| 2009 | 3.0 TDI Premium Plus | 5,000 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 225 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| 2008 | 3.6 | 5,000 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 266 ft/lbs |
| 2008 | 3.6 Premium | 5,000 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 266 ft/lbs |
Check out the Towing Capacity specifications for other makes and models.
All towing capacities are braked capacities. This means that the trailer being towed has a braking system installed to assist with the vehicle's own braking. The towing capacities for trailers without brakes will be much less.
Confirm all towing capacities with the owner's manual.
2015 Audi Q7 Towing Capacity Data
The 2015 Audi Q7 towing capacity is 5,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 TDI Prestige SLine | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 Intercooled Supercharger | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 333 HP / 325 ft/lbs |
| 3.0 Premium | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 Intercooled Supercharger | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 295 ft/lbs |
| 3.0 Premium Plus | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 Intercooled Supercharger | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 295 ft/lbs |
| 3.0 Prestige SLine | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 Intercooled Supercharger | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 333 HP / 325 ft/lbs |
| 3.0 TDI Premium | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 240 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| 3.0 TDI Premium Plus | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 240 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| 3.0 TDI Prestige | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 240 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
- a fishing boat and trailer usually weighs between 900 lbs. to 6,000 lbs.
- a tent trailer typically weighs between 1,000 lbs. to 1,500 lbs.
- a fifth-wheel travel trailer averages between 12,000 lbs. to 15,000 lbs.
2014 Audi Q7 Towing Capacity Data
The 2014 Audi Q7 towing capacity is 5,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 TDI Prestige SLine | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 240 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| 3.0 Premium | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 Intercooled Supercharger | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 295 ft/lbs |
| 3.0 Premium Plus | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 Intercooled Supercharger | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 295 ft/lbs |
| 3.0 Prestige SLine | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 Intercooled Supercharger | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 333 HP / 325 ft/lbs |
| 3.0 TDI Premium | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 240 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| 3.0 TDI Premium Plus | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 240 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| 3.0 TDI Prestige | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 240 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
2013 Audi Q7 Towing Capacity Data
The 2013 Audi Q7 towing capacity is 5,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 Premium | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 280 HP / 295 ft/lbs |
| 3.0 Premium Plus | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 280 HP / 295 ft/lbs |
| 3.0 Prestige SLine | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 333 HP / 325 ft/lbs |
| 3.0 TDI Premium | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 240 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| 3.0 TDI Premium Plus | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 240 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| 3.0 TDI Prestige | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 240 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| 3.0 TDI Prestige SLine A | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 240 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
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2012 Audi Q7 Towing Capacity Data
The 2012 Audi Q7 towing capacity is 6,600 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 Premium | 6,600 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 280 HP / 295 ft/lbs |
| 3.0 Premium Plus | 6,600 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 280 HP / 295 ft/lbs |
| 3.0 Prestige SLine | 6,600 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 333 HP / 325 ft/lbs |
| 3.0 TDI Premium | 6,600 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 225 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| 3.0 TDI Premium Plus | 6,600 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 225 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| 3.0 TDI Prestige | 6,600 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 225 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| 3.0 TDI Prestige SLine A | 6,600 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 225 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
2011 Audi Q7 Towing Capacity Data
The 2011 Audi Q7 towing capacity is 5,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 Premium | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/manual shift | 272 HP / 295 ft/lbs |
| 3.0 Premium Plus | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/manual shift | 272 HP / 295 ft/lbs |
| 3.0 Prestige SLine | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/manual shift | 333 HP / 325 ft/lbs |
| 3.0 TDI Premium | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/manual shift | 225 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| 3.0 TDI Premium Plus | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/manual shift | 225 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| 3.0 TDI Prestige | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/manual shift | 225 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| 3.0 TDI Prestige SLine A | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/manual shift | 225 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
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2010 Audi Q7 Towing Capacity Data
The 2010 Audi Q7 towing capacity is 5,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 TDI Premium | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 225 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| 3.0 TDI Premium Plus | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 225 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| 3.0 TDI Premium Plus SLi | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 225 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| 3.0 TDI Prestige | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 225 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| 3.0 TDI Prestige SLine A | 5,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 225 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| 3.6 Premium | 5,500 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 266 ft/lbs |
| 3.6 Premium Plus | 5,500 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 266 ft/lbs |
| 3.6 Premium SLine | 5,500 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 266 ft/lbs |
| 3.6 Prestige | 5,500 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 266 ft/lbs |
| 3.6 Prestige SLine | 5,500 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 266 ft/lbs |
| 4.2 Prestige | 5,500 lbs | 4.2L V8 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 350 HP / 325 ft/lbs |
| 4.2 Prestige SLine | 5,500 lbs | 4.2L V8 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 350 HP / 325 ft/lbs |
2009 Audi Q7 Towing Capacity Data
The 2009 Audi Q7 towing capacity is 5,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 TDI Premium | 5,000 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 225 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| 3.0 TDI Premium Plus | 5,000 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 225 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| 3.0 TDI Premium Plus SLi | 5,000 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 225 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| 3.0 TDI Prestige | 5,000 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 225 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| 3.0 TDI Prestige SLine A | 5,000 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 225 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| 3.6 | 5,000 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 266 ft/lbs |
| 3.6 Premium | 5,000 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 266 ft/lbs |
| 3.6 Premium Plus | 5,000 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 266 ft/lbs |
| 3.6 Premium Plus SLine A | 5,000 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 266 ft/lbs |
| 3.6 Prestige | 5,000 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 266 ft/lbs |
| 3.6 Prestige SLine | 5,000 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 266 ft/lbs |
| 4.2 Prestige | 5,000 lbs | 4.2L V8 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 350 HP / 325 ft/lbs |
| 4.2 Prestige SLine | 5,000 lbs | 4.2L V8 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 350 HP / 325 ft/lbs |
2008 Audi Q7 Towing Capacity Data
The 2008 Audi Q7 towing capacity is 5,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 | 5,000 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 266 ft/lbs |
| 3.6 Premium | 5,000 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 266 ft/lbs |
| 3.6 Premium SLine | 5,000 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 266 ft/lbs |
| 4.2 Premium | 5,000 lbs | 4.2L V8 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 350 HP / 325 ft/lbs |
| 4.2 Premium SLine | 5,000 lbs | 4.2L V8 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 350 HP / 325 ft/lbs |
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