The table below lists every trim of the 2013 Audi Q7 with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.

Per-trim breakdown

Configuration Engine HP Torque Axle Tow (lb) GVWR Curb Payload
TDI Premium Sport Utility 4D V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter 240 406 5,500 5,567
3.0T Premium Plus Sport Utility 4D V6, Supercharged, 3.0 Liter 280 295 5,500 5,291
3.0T Premium Sport Utility 4D V6, Supercharged, 3.0 Liter 280 295 5,500 5,291
3.0T S Line Prestige Sport Utility 4D V6, Supercharged, 3.0 Liter 333 325 5,500 5,567
TDI Premium Plus Sport Utility 4D V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter 240 406 5,500 5,567
TDI Prestige Sport Utility 4D V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter 240 406 5,500 5,567

How to interpret the headline tow figure

Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.

How this year compares to 2012

The 2012 Audi Q7 carried a maximum tow rating of 6,600 lb. The 2013 model is rated 1,100 lb lower — sometimes a real spec change, sometimes a re-test under a stricter standard like SAE J2807. See the 2012 Audi Q7 page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2013 Audi models

The rest of Audi's 2013 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

Model Max tow (lb)
2013 Audi A6 4,600
2013 Audi Q5 4,400
2013 Audi A5 4,100
2013 Audi A3 3,850

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.