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Audi Q7 vs VW Transporter Bus - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (507 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (70600 £ vs 41500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q7 or VW Transporter Bus?
Q7
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
VW Transporter Bus has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 41500 £ , while the Audi Q7 costs 70600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29150 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Transporter Bus manages with 0.80 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Audi Q7 with 3.80 L. The difference is about 3 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the VW Transporter Bus performs convincingly better – achieving up to 324 km, about 242 km more than the Audi Q7.
Q7
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Audi Q7 has a clearly edge – offering 507 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 221 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q7 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the VW Transporter Bus takes 7.40 s. That’s about 3.30 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: Audi Q7 pulls clearly stronger with 770 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 355 Nm difference.
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Q7
Space and Everyday Use:
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers somewhat more seating capacity – 8 vs 7.
In curb weight, VW Transporter Bus is hardly perceptible lighter – 1998 kg compared to 2055 kg. The difference is around 57 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Audi Q7 offers to a small extent more room – 887 L compared to 763 L. That’s a difference of about 124 L.
When it comes to payload, VW Transporter Bus distinct takes the win – 1143 kg compared to 885 kg. That’s a difference of about 258 kg.
Who wins the race?
The VW Transporter Bus proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Transporter Bus is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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VW Transporter Bus
Audi Q7
VW Transporter Bus
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Audi Q7
The Audi Q7 cuts an imposing figure on the road, balancing restrained luxury with a spacious, tech-rich cabin that makes long journeys feel effortless. It rides with confident composure and polished manners, so if you want a premium family SUV that feels grown-up and worth the badge, the Q7 is a persuasive choice — even the in-laws will be impressed.
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VW Transporter Bus
The VW Transporter is the Swiss Army knife of vans — rugged, practical and surprisingly civilized on the road, whether you’re hauling kit for a job or converting it into a weekend camper. It isn’t trying to be glamorous, but its blend of durability, clever packaging and familiar VW charm makes it a sensible choice for buyers who need space without sacrificing driveability.
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Audi Q7
VW Transporter Bus
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
70600 - 100600 £
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Price
41500 - 85100 £
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 11.9 L
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Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh
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Electric Range
81 - 82 km
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Electric Range
87 - 324 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
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co2
86 - 271 g/km
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co2
0 - 229 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
5 - 7
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Seats
4 - 8
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Doors
-
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Doors
4 - 5
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Curb weight
2055 - 2460 kg
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Curb weight
1998 - 2620 kg
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Trunk capacity
563 - 887 L
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Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
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Length
-
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Length
4973 - 5450 mm
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Width
1970 mm
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Width
1941 - 2032 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1907 - 1997 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
3672 - 4005 L
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Payload
640 - 885 kg
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Payload
330 - 1143 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
231 - 507 HP
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Power HP
110 - 286 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 7.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
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Torque
500 - 770 Nm
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Torque
310 - 415 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
170 - 373 kW
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Power kW
81 - 210 kW
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Engine capacity
2967 - 3996 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 2488 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
VW
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Is the Audi Q7 offered with different drivetrains?
Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.
The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.