# Audi Q7 specs and mpg by year

- **Latest year:** 2026
- **MPG (combined):** 20-22
- **Drive:** AWD
- **Years covered:** 2015-2026

## Quick answer

The 2026 Audi Q7 is a midsize/large SUV rated at 20-22 mpg combined. Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid.

## Every 2026 Audi Q7 version

| Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Q7 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | Automatic | 20/26 | 22 mpg | $3,750 | 405 g/mi |
| Q7 quattro | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid | AWD | Automatic | 18/23 | 20 mpg | $4,100 | 442 g/mi |

Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions.

## Audi Q7 specs by year

| Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 20-22 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 20-22 |
| 2024 | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD | 21 |
| 2023 | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD | 20-21 |
| 2022 | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD | 20-22 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 20-21 |
| 2020 | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD | 18-21 |
| 2019 | 3.0L V6 supercharged; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD | 21 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.0L V6 supercharged | Automatic | AWD | 21 |
| 2017 | 3.0L V6 supercharged; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD | 21-22 |
| 2015 | 3.0L V6 turbo diesel; 3.0L V6 supercharged | Automatic | AWD | 18-22 |

EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year.

## How has the Q7 changed over the years?

- **2025:** combined mpg went from 21 to 20-22.
- **2024:** combined mpg went from 20-21 to 21.
- **2023:** combined mpg went from 20-22 to 20-21.
- **2022:** combined mpg went from 20-21 to 20-22.
- **2021:** combined mpg went from 18-21 to 20-21.
- **2020:** added 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid; dropped 3.0L V6 supercharged.
- **2018:** combined mpg went from 21-22 to 21.
- **2017:** added 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; dropped 3.0L V6 turbo diesel.

## What does it cost to run a Q7?

The EPA puts the 2026 Audi Q7's fuel cost at **$3,750-$4,100 a year**, against about $2,985 for other current midsize/large SUVs: roughly 31% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $19,625 in fuel.

## Q7 vs rivals

| Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Jeep Cherokee](/vehicles/jeep-cherokee) | Hybrid | 37 mpg | $1,800 |
| [Toyota Grand Highlander](/vehicles/toyota-grand-highlander) | Gas, Hybrid | 22-36 mpg | $1,850-$3,050 |
| [Toyota Highlander](/vehicles/toyota-highlander) | Gas, Hybrid | 24-35 mpg | $1,900-$2,800 |
| [Kia Telluride](/vehicles/kia-telluride) | Gas, Hybrid | 19-35 mpg | $1,900-$3,550 |
| [Hyundai Palisade](/vehicles/hyundai-palisade) | Gas, Hybrid | 19-34 mpg | $1,950-$3,550 |
| [Volvo XC90](/vehicles/volvo-xc90) | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 23-27 mpg | $3,050-$3,550 |
| [Lexus TX](/vehicles/lexus-tx) | Gas, Hybrid | 23-27 mpg | $3,050-$3,550 |
| [BMW X5](/vehicles/bmw-x5) | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 15-26 mpg | $3,150-$5,500 |

Other current midsize/large SUVs from other makes, most efficient first.

## Frequently asked questions

### What mpg does the 2026 Audi Q7 get?

The 2026 Audi Q7 is EPA-rated at 20-22 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load.

### What engine does the 2026 Audi Q7 have?

The 2026 Audi Q7 comes with: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with AWD.

### Is there a hybrid Audi Q7?

Yes. The Audi Q7 has been offered as a hybrid in some model years; the table above shows which.

### Which Audi Q7 year gets the best gas mileage?

In the EPA data, the 2026 Audi Q7 has the highest combined rating, up to 22 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change.

### How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Audi Q7 for a year?

About $3,750-$4,100 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style.

### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2026 Audi Q7?

The most efficient 2026 version, the Q7, is rated 20 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (22 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one.

### How much CO2 does the 2026 Audi Q7 emit?

EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 405-442 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe.

### Does the 2026 Audi Q7 come with all-wheel drive?

Yes. The 2026 Audi Q7 is offered with AWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows.

### Is the Audi Q7 cheap to run compared with other midsize/large SUVs?

No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $3,750-$4,100 compares with about $2,985 for other current midsize/large SUV models. Fuel is only part of running costs; insurance, tires and repairs also differ.

## Sources

- [fueleconomy.gov (US DOE and EPA)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/)

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Updated: 2026-11-03
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