Against 381 other 4-cyl cars rated 2024–2026, the Q7 trails their 26.3 mpg average by 5.3 mpg, about $369 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2007, the 2L 4-cyl (2017–2026), does 21.4 mpg and the thirstiest, the 4.2L 8-cyl (2007–2010), 14.5: $854 a year apart.
Every Audi Q7 engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl | 19.4 / 24.8 | 2017–2026 | $1,794 | |
| 3L 6-cyl | 18.2 / 25.2 | 2009–2019 | $1,837 | |
| 3L 6-cyl Hybrid | 18 / 22.7 | 2020–2026 | $1,930 | |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 14 / 19 | 2007–2008 | $2,400 | |
| 4.2L 8-cyl | 12.5 / 17.5 | 2007–2010 | $2,648 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota Highlander gets 29.8 mpg, the Jeep Grand Cherokee 22.6 mpg and the Lexus GX 17 mpg, next to 21 mpg for the 2026 Q7.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2026) | $0.152 |
| Fuel per year | $1,829 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,145 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2024–2026 | +$369 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,976 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2026 Audi Q7 gives up 5.5 mpg in town: 24.5 on the highway against 19 in the city, $454 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2026) | 19 mpg | $2,021 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 24.5 mpg | $1,567 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5.5 mpg (29%) | Typical for its type |
How the Q7 changed over the years
The Q7 peaked in 2015 at 22 mpg (19 city, 27 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2008 at 15 — 7 mpg apart, or $815 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2026 car does 21.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 / 24.5 | 2 | $1,829 | |
| 2025 | 19 / 24.5 | 2 | $1,829 | |
| 2024 | 19 / 24.5 | 2 | $1,829 | |
| 2023 | 18.5 / 23.5 | 2 | $1,873 | |
| 2022 | 19 / 24 | 2 | $1,829 | |
| 2021 | 18.5 / 23 | 2 | $1,873 | |
| 2020 | 18 / 22 | 2 | $1,969 | |
| 2019 | 19 / 25 | 2 | $1,829 | |
| 2018 | 19 / 25 | 2 | $1,829 | |
| 2017 | 19.5 / 25 | 2 | $1,786 | |
| 2015 | 19 / 27 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2014 | 19 / 27 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2013 | 19 / 27 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2012 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2011 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2010 | 15 / 21 | 2 | $2,194 | |
| 2009 | 15 / 21 | 2 | $2,194 | |
| 2008 | 13 / 18.5 | 2 | $2,560 | |
| 2007 | 13 / 17.5 | 2 | $2,560 |
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How we count
This page rests on 33 EPA ratings of the Audi Q7 — 5 engines across 2007–2026. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,976. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2026 Audi Q7 get?
21 mpg combined, 19 city and 24.5 highway, per EPA; its 2 versions that year range from 20 to 22. Across every year since 2007 the Q7 has averaged 19.8 mpg.
Is the 2026 Q7 more efficient than the 2025?
About the same: 21 against 21 mpg combined.
Which Q7 year has the best gas mileage?
The 2015, at 22 mpg combined (19 city, 27 highway).
Does the Q7 get better gas mileage than the Toyota Highlander?
No: 21 mpg for the 2026 Q7 against 29.8 for the 2026 Toyota Highlander, about $540 a year more to run.
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