2026 Audi Q7
SQ7 AWD
What the SQ7 adds over the Q7 quattro (+$27,800)
The $27,800 premium buys a twin-turbo V8 with 162 more horsepower and 148 more lb-ft of torque, larger 6-piston front brakes, adaptive air suspension, 22-inch wheels with staggered tires, a tighter 39.4-ft turning radius, stainless pedal caps, and a factory 4K dashcam. The SQ7 is also 330 lbs heavier and 0.4 inches lower.
Pick the Q7 quattro if: 429 hp and the lower price are enough for you. · Pick the SQ7 if: You want the V8, bigger brakes, and air suspension.
Written from the differences listed below only; no outside facts.
| Spec | Q7 quattro | SQ7 |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake diameter | 375 mm | 420 mm |
| Front brake type | Dual-piston floating caliper, ventilated | 6-piston fixed aluminum caliper, ventilated |
| Rear brake diameter | 350 mm | 380 mm |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5137 lbs | 5467 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5137 lbs | 5467 lbs |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 8 |
| Engine displacement | 2894 cc | 3996 cc |
| Horsepower | 429 hp | 591 hp |
| Torque | 442 lb-ft | 590 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.9L TFSI twin turbo V6 | 4.0L TFSI twin turbo V8 |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve | DOHC |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $70,900 | $98,700 |
| Overall height | 71.2 in | 70.8 in |
| Overall length | 199.1 in | 199.4 in |
| Front suspension type | Five-link independent | Five-link independent with adaptive air suspension |
| Rear suspension type | Five-link independent | Five-link independent with adaptive air suspension |
| Tire size | 275/50 R20 | 285/40 R22 front / 305/35 R22 rear |
| Final drive ratio | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 42 ft | 39.4 ft |
| Wheel diameter | 20 in | 22 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 118 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 4.0L TFSI® twin turbo V8 engine (591 hp / 590 lb-ft), Adaptive air suspension with electronically controlled damping, Factory-integrated dashcam (4K, HDR, SD card, front-facing), Stainless steel brake and accelerator pedal caps
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 420 mm |
| Front brake type | 6-piston fixed aluminum caliper, ventilated |
| Rear brake diameter | 380 mm |
| Rear brake type | Single-piston floating caliper, ventilated |
| Parking brake type | Electro-mechanical |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 78.1 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 43.9 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 15.1 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Audi connect |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 36 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Overall height | 70.8 in |
| Overall length | 199.4 in |
| Overall width | 86.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 118 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 8 |
| Engine displacement | 3996 cc |
| Fuel injection system | TFSI |
| Engine type (full description) | 4.0L TFSI twin turbo V8 |
| Valve configuration | DOHC |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 591 hp |
| Torque | 590 lb-ft |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 21.1 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 39.1 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40 in |
| Third-row headroom | 38.3 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.5 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39.3 in |
| Third-row legroom | 29.1 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $98,700 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 59.5 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 58.1 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 48.8 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electromechanical progressive steering with speed-sensitive power assist |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 39.4 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Five-link independent with adaptive air suspension |
| Rear suspension type | Five-link independent with adaptive air suspension |
Tires
| Tire size | 285/40 R22 front / 305/35 R22 rear |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.2 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | 8-speed Tiptronic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5467 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5467 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 22 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
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Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety8 std · 5 opt
- Automatic emergency brake system with pedestrian and cyclist detection
- Rear cross-traffic assist
- 360-degree surround-view camera systemoptional
- Lane departure warning
- Trailer stability controloptional
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
- Blind spot monitoring with visual and haptic alerts
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Exit warning (door opening protection with radar sensors)
- Park assist plus (automated parallel and perpendicular parking)
- Reverse assist (memorizes ~50 m route, reverses up to 6 mph independently)optional
- Trailer maneuvering assistoptional
- Trained parking (teach up to 5 maneuvers, up to 650 ft)optional
Infotainment6 std · 4 opt
- Dual Qi2.2 wireless smartphone charging (25W each)
- Audi Application Store
- Audi MMI panoramic display (curved OLED) with Audi virtual cockpit and MMI touch display
- Audi assistant (AI-powered voice assistant with ChatGPT integration) via Audi connect NAV subscription
- Factory-integrated dashcam (4K, HDR, SD card, front-facing)
- Passenger display with distraction-free dynamic privacy mode
- Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System with 4D sound (22 speakers, 1,360W, seat actuators)optional
- Head-up displayoptional
- Steering wheel paddle shiftersoptional
- USB-C fast-charging ports across all three rows (45–100W)optional
Convenience1 std · 1 opt
- Power tailgate with foot gesture activation
- Automatic power doors (optional) with obstacle detection and soft-closeoptional
Seating3 std · 6 opt
- Front seat heatingoptional
- Front seat ventilationoptional
- Leather seating
- Power-adjustable front and second-row seats
- Seven-seat configuration (standard)
- Front seat massage functionoptional
- Second-row individual Captain's Chairs (six-seat configuration)optional
- Six-seat configuration with second-row captain's chairs (optional)optional
- Sports seats plus with headrest lightingoptional
Interior2 std · 0 opt
- Dynamic interaction light (IAL) – full-width LED light strip across dashboard
- Stainless steel brake and accelerator pedal caps
Exterior1 std · 9 opt
- Standard panoramic sunroof
- 23-inch wheel package with summer performance tires (SQ7)optional
- Advanced turn signal (projected ground turn signal) with digital OLED taillights and Digital Matrix LED headlightsoptional
- Black optic exterior package (SQ7: dark chrome exhaust tips, black gloss mirror housings, roof rails, wheel center caps, window surrounds)optional
- Digital Matrix LED headlights with micro-LED modules and Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB)optional
- Illuminated Singleframe grilleoptional
- Illuminated panoramic sunroof with switchable transparency (PDLC) and ambient illuminationoptional
- Luxury Package (includes advanced turn signal, door projection lights)optional
- Projection light in doors (welcome/puddle light rhombus projection)optional
- Third-generation digital OLED taillights with communication lightingoptional
Powertrain5 std · 0 opt
- quattro® permanent all-wheel drive
- 4.0L TFSI® twin turbo V8 engine (591 hp / 590 lb-ft)
- 8-speed Tiptronic® transmission
- Drive mode selection
- Limited-slip center differential with preload (Q7) / Electronically controlled rear-axle differential lock (SQ7)
Chassis1 std · 3 opt
- Adaptive air suspension with electronically controlled damping
- All-wheel steeringoptional
- S sport package (SQ7: sport adaptive air suspension + red brake calipers)optional
- Sport adaptive air suspension (lowers ride height 30 mm)optional
Cargo0 std · 2 opt
- Optional integrated towing hitch (7,700 lb towing capacity)optional
- Aluminum cargo rail system with sliding adapters and adjustable anchorsoptional
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Q7. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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