TDI vs. Hybrid | Audi Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo Audi Dealer

	2009 Audi Q7 Quattro	2008 Lexus RX400h AWD	2009 Toyota Highlander AWD	2009 Cadillac Escalade 4WD	2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD

Length (in.)	200.2	187.2	188.4	202.5	202
Width (in.)	78.1	72.6	75.2	79	79
Engine	3.0 Liter V6 TDI	3.3 Liter V6 Gasoline-Hybrid	3.3 Liter V6 Gasoline-Hybrid	6.0 Liter V8 Gasoline-Hybrid	6.0 Liter V8 Gasoline-Hybrid
Torque (ft-lb.)	406	212	212	367	367
Advertised Base Price	$ 50,900	$ 43,480	$ 34,700	$ 75,685	$ 53,260
Equipped*	$ 54,150	$ 52,245	$ 46,005	$ 76,635	$ 55,720
MPG (average)	27.6	25	26	20.5	20
Fuel Capacity (gal.)	26.4	17.2	17.2	26	26
Range (mi.)	729	430	447	533	520
Fill-ups per 15,000 miles	20.6	34.9	33.5	28.1	28.8
Gallons used per 15,000 miles	543.5	600.0	576.9	731.7	750.0
Our impressions	Drive a whole year only stopping for fuel 20 times -- and still paint your driveway green? That makes sense to us.	It only took 11 minutes on hold with Lexus Corporate (after trying the dealer) to find the Torque rating on the RX. Why isn't Torque important to Lexus?	Strikingly similar statistics to the Lexus RX -- all except price, of course. Either vehicle is at least a foot shorter than the Q7, meaning less utility.	The Escalade comes with a monster V8 engine. Don't expect 20 MPG (or 533 miles) if you have lead feet. But, it does size up to the dimensions of the Q7.	The Tahoe is the best comparison to the Q7 TDI in size, price, and power (Torque). But, expect a big difference in build quality, ride, and performance.

* Equipment was chosen to keep a level playing field between competitors (e.g. Navigation, Bluetooth, Premium Audio, Backup Camera, etc.) as available by manufacturer.
Competitor information collected through Manufacturer's websites. Errors may exist in data as website accuracy can not be verified.