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Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Hobby Prestige 720 UMF

Hobby
Performance
Weight

The Audi Q7 3.0 TDI with a Hobby Prestige 720 UMF with an actual weight of 2000 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Audi is in general very good. And also the weight of the Hobby with a User Payload (197 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is not too heavy, if the caravan is well loaded.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
263
319

Mountains
Risk of snaking
315
152

Weight ratio: 77% (84% of kerbweight) 2000 kg 2595 kg

Payloads

The User Payload in the car (including all passengers) and in the caravan is:

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Caravan




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Audi

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Hobby Prestige 720 UMF

Hobby

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Audi is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
  • If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E driving license.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 77%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 84%.
  • There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering.
  • Recommended noseweight is 100 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 152 points.

If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.

Conclusion

  • Performance is very good.
  • If the caravan is well loaded safe driving is possible.
  • It's a perfect match!

 

Influence of User Payload on stability

Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.

Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
2006-2015

Power
233 PS (171 kW)
Torque
500 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Hobby Prestige 720 UMF

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

Ian Betts reviewed a Audi Q7 3.0 TDI:

"We have a 2023 Elddis Avante 868 dealer special which is up-plated to MTPLM of 1800kg (which is often done).

We tow with a 2014 Q7 3.0 TDi V6. The "Face Lift" models (from late 2010) have a slightly more powerful engine at 245PS (243hp). Our Q7 has been remapped to 293hp and 570Nm.

Towing the 868 caravan with the Q7 is almost effortless. The 8 speed auto gearbox rarely drops down from 8th gear when towing on motorways. The journey is comfortable and quiet. The Q7 is easily able to maintain road speed limits when towing up steep hills on A roads (some very steep hills) even with a car full and 1800kg of caravan behind.

The powerful V6 engine provides quick acceleration when asked. Indeed, even with a full car load and 1800kg in tow, the Q7 can still accelerate faster than some family cars when they are empty! Acceleration is always smooth, and gear changes are hardly noticeable.

Gear changes up and down, under heavy load are smooth and the cruise control works very well when travelling on dual-carriageways and motorways.

Because the Q7 is a wide car, it makes it easier to tow a modern 8ft wide caravan. The Q7 and twin axle caravan feel very stable at speed. On dual carriageways and motorways, need to keep an eye on the speed (or use cruise control) as it is very easy to be going faster than you realise!

Average fuel consumption when towing is around 22mpg to 25mpg. Fuel consumption on combined and extra-urban cycles is about 30mpg to 40mpg.

I have no hesitation to recommend the Q7 as a superb tow car for large and heavy caravans.
"

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