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Volkswagen TouaregAudi Q7
Mandai score
8/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 9,500,000
KSh 680,000,011,500,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI Elegance / R-Line / Atmosphere
Q7 2.0 TFSI / 3.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,878 mm
5,052 mm
Width
1,984 mm
1,968 mm
Height
1,717 mm
1,741 mm
Wheelbase
2,894 mm
2,994 mm
Ground clearance
215 mm (258 mm Air)
210 mm
Boot space
810 L (1,800 L folded)
295 L (7 seats) / 770 L (5 seats)
Kerb weight
2,070 kg
2,070 kg
Seats
5
7
Specifications
Engine
3.0L EA897 V6 Clean Diesel / 3.0L EA839 V6 TSI Petrol
3.0L V6 TFSI Supercharged / Mild Hybrid
Power
286 hp @ 3,750–4,000 rpm (3.0 TDI) / 340 hp (3.0 TSI)
333 hp @ 5,500–6,500 rpm
Torque
600 Nm @ 2,250–3,250 rpm (3.0 TDI) / 450 Nm (3.0 TSI)
440 Nm @ 2,900–5,300 rpm
Drivetrain
4MOTION Permanent AWD with Center Differential
Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
6.1 sec (3.0 TDI) / 5.9 sec (3.0 TSI)
6.1 sec
Top speed
238 km/h
250 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.5 km/L (3.0 V6 TDI) / 10.5 km/L (3.0 V6 TSI)
12.5 km/L (2.0T) / 10.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
City
11.8 km/L (3.0 V6 TDI) / 8.5 km/L (3.0 V6 TSI)
10.0 km/L (2.0T) / 8.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
Highway
16.8 km/L (3.0 V6 TDI) / 12.2 km/L (3.0 V6 TSI)
14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
Tank size
75 L (Optional 90 L)
85 L
CO₂ emissions
173 g/km (3.0 TDI)
179 g/km
At a glance
Model
Volkswagen Touareg (CR7 Series)
Audi Q7 (4M Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Heavy Luxury SUV
5-Door Flagship 7-Seater Luxury SUV
Seating capacity
5
7 seats
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Engine sizes
2,967 cc (3.0L V6 TDI) / 2,995 cc (3.0L V6 TSI)
1,984 cc / 2,995 cc / 2,967 cc
Transmission
8-Speed Tiptronic Automatic
8-speed Tiptronic Automatic
Drivetrain
4MOTION Permanent All-Wheel Drive with Torsen Center Diff
Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
215 mm (up to 258 mm with Air Suspension)
210 mm (up to 245 mm with air suspension)
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Shares MLB Evo chassis underpinnings with Porsche Cayenne and Audi Q7: World-class chassis refinement and high-speed stability.
- Cavernous 15-inch Innovision Cockpit touchscreen: Curved digital cockpit merges gauge cluster and central display.
- Adaptive air suspension raises clearance to 258 mm: Effortlessly handles deep ruts, rough upcountry tracks, and flooded riverbeds.
- Massive 600 Nm V6 TDI diesel torque: 3.5-tonne towing capacity and effortless overtaking up mountain passes.
- Adaptive air suspension height: Adjustable ground clearance from 210 mm up to 245 mm for off-road tracks.
- Sub-2,500 cc duty savings on 2.0L TFSI: Qualifies for KRA's 25% excise duty bracket.
- Electrically folding 3rd-row seats: Expands boot space to 770 L with push-button convenience.
- Exceptional high-speed stability: MLB Evo chassis provides limousine-like ride comfort on highways.
What’s not so good
- High CRSP customs valuation: 3.0L engine triggers 35% excise duty rate.
- Specialized maintenance requirements: Requires certified diagnostic scanners for high-tech air suspension and sensor electronics.
- 5.05-meter overall length: Demands large parking spaces in Nairobi shopping malls.
- Air suspension strut wear: Pneumatic air bags require replacement after high-mileage use.