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    2012 Audi A7

    New from

    $142,750 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6 - 8.2 L / 100km

    About the Audi A7

    Last updated Sep 29, 2025

    The new Audi A7 is a Large Luxury offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $142,750 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $147,800 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the A7 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2011.

    Engine options include 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (180kW/500Nm) and 3.0L supercharger petrol direct injection (220kW/440Nm). All variants feature manual transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2012 A7 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    97.56 - 119.24 kW/t
    72.05 kW/t
    211.83 kW/t
    Boot Space
    535 litres
    465 litres
    695 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6 - 8.2 L/100km
    4.7 L/100km
    12.5 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    915 - 1,250 km
    560 km
    1,569 km
    Price
    $142,750 - $147,800
    $77,400
    $244,500
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited

    2012 Audi A7 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Audi A7

    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 14
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • Speaker Brand Name: Bang & Olufsen
      • System Brand Name: Bose
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Grille Colour: Black
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: Mlb
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 97.56
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Automatic Door Closing Rear Boot Hatch
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Modes Includes Steering
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Digital Television Entertainment Display Screen
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Front Tv Entertainment Display Screen
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Manual
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1390
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 535
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 39.0
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1028
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1452
      • Front Track (mm): 1644
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.5
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.2
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.2
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.9
      • Overall Height (mm): 1420
      • Overall Length (mm): 4969
      • Overall Width (mm): 1911
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 944
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1421
      • Rear Track (mm): 1635
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11900
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2914
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.0
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 7.5
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
      • Bore Engine: 83.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 158
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
      • Engine (l): 3.0
      • Engine (cc): 2967
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 91.4
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 75
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Display Screen Location: ?
      • Display Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Auto Highbeam
      • Headlight Control Directional Headlights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-xenon
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1250
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 16.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 18.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 7.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 13.9
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.0
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.5
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 155
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 245
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 180
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 500
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1400
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Activates Seat Belts
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
      • Overtaking Sensor Manufacturer Name: Audi Side Assist
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 2
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
      • Intermediate Service Variable Distance Period
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Variable Rack
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Levelling Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Levelling Front Operation: Automatic
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Active Differential Rear Location: Rear
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Limited Slip Differential Center Location: Centre
      • Limited Slip Differential Center Type: Mechanical
      • Transmission Automatic Mode
      • Transmission Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (dct)
      • Transmission Gearchange Paddles
      • Transmission Manual Sequential
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 7
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 4
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Individual Rear Location: Individual Rear
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2100
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2320
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1845
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1790
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255
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    2012 Audi A7 Dimensions

    1420mm
    1911mm
    4969mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2012 Audi A7 Dimensions

    2012 Audi A7 Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Audi A7

    The most fuel efficient Audi A7 is the Base with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 3.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 6L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Audi A7Fuel TypeCombined
    3.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, 4x4Diesel6.0 L/100km
    3.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded8.2 L/100km
    See all Audi A7 Fuel Economy

    2012 Audi A7 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Audi A7?

    The Audi A7 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Audi A7 FAQs

    The cheapest Audi A7 is the Base that starts from $142,750.

    The most expensive Audi A7 is the Base that starts from $147,800.

    The best towing capacity of a Audi A7 is offered by the Base which can tow 2100 kg

    The largest Audi A7 is the Base which measures 1911mm wide, 4969mm in length and sits 1420mm tall.

    The most powerful Audi A7 is the Base which has 220kW of power from its 3.0L Supercharger Petrol Direct Injection engine.

    The Audi A7 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Audi A7 is the Base which weighs 2320 kg (kerb weight).

    The Audi A7 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.

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