Car financing: 2012 Audi Q7
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.8 to 13.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 4 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.8 to 13.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 2012 Audi Q7 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2012 Audi Q7 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo | 3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Diesel | Premium gas |
| City | 13.8 L/100 km | 15.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.9 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 316 g/km | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $18.29 | $23.10 |
2012 Audi Q7: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 20 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 24 | 22 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,800 | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,658 | $4,620 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Audi Q7
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 29 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel/propulsion system (11), engine (8) and steering (4). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V086000 | 2023-02-15 | equipment:other:labels | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2009-2015 Q7 vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard... |
| 18V818000 | 2018-11-19 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2007-2012 Audi Q7 and 2009-2012 Audi Q5 vehicles, previously repaired under NHTSA recall 16V-660. These vehicles were previously repaired with an interim repair of installing butyl tape to the fuel pump flange, until replacement remedy parts became... |
| 16V660000 | 2016-09-13 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Audi Q5, and 2007-2012 Audi Q7 vehicles equipped with gasoline engines. The fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak. |
| 15V019000 | 2015-01-20 | fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles. In the affected vehicles the fuel injection system may experience a fuel leak. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2012 Audi Q7 for buyers
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2012 Audi Q7; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. This page helps you judge the 2012 Audi Q7 before you buy one anywhere.
Before you sign for the Q7
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.
The figures, translated
The 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo with all-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at. It runs on diesel, sold at most highway stations. All-wheel drive sends power to all four wheels, which helps on snow and wet roads; good tires still matter most.
Plan on about 35 litres per 300 km; the combined rating is 11.8 L/100 km. At our price setting, it costs about $18.29 to drive 100 km. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$4,800 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Inside and out
The higher seat of an SUV gives a good view of the road in traffic.
Who the Q7 suits
Its all-wheel drive suits winter roads and trips to ski country. It suits client visits, weddings and special weekends.
Drive it on your own roads
Try the Q7 on your commute, then decide. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Q7 answers the big questions.
What it costs to run
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $18.29 in fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Year and trim
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Within the 2012 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
Ask us
Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2012 Audi Q7 from us first.
Ask us about the 2012 Audi Q7
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Audi Q7 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Audi Q7
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Audi Q7?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 Audi Q7 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 Audi Q7 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 Audi Q7 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$4,800 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3658.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.