J. Patterson

11 1/2 hours driving time. 27.0 mpg. Avg speed including traffic and a delay for a wreck--- 64 mph. Most of the time had cruise set on 79 mph. Lots of radar. Got hit with Laser once in LA. (Apparently 78 was within his tolerance :-) )
Really an easy drive. Used the southern route via I 59-- I 10 . Traffic heavy but flowed well. I'm not sure there is any vehicle that would be better for a run like this. Got to our lodging and said to my wife that I really felt fine after such a haul. ( I'm 61)
Observed that most people drove really well. Low points are the ones who when you use your signal before a lane change, accelerate to try and keep you from moving over in front of them. (It's not a race people. Cooperate!)
Oh, and the 18 wheelers who tailgate you in the left lane when you are passing slower traffic. ( Hey big guy--- I can stop WAY quicker than you. Give me some space please.) I think it's because they are up high and looking over us at the 18 wheeler in front of us. NOT a comfortable place to be.
All in all a good day. Started to make the trip in my S5 but decided last night to bring the Q7. That was a good decision. Its a shame these things have a bad rap environmentally. Great vehicles.

jetsfan101

Glad you enjoyed the trip. Q7 is knows for long road trip comfort. The TDI gas mileage just sweetens the deal

nanunanu

Yeah, until the "fix" to the TDI is put in place. Good luck with that 30 mpg.

smith2010Q7

I just reach 665 miles per tank. My State does not require emission test so I decline mine.

D3Audi

The most I have seen on my 4.2 is 380miles. And after I pull out of the gas station it drops to about 330! I wish I had a TDI! Hahaha!