The Audi Q7 does 19.8 mpg combined (17.6 city, 23.2 highway), which works out to about $1,939 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: 2L 4-cyl does 21.4 mpg while 4.2L 8-cyl does 14.5 — a difference of $854 a year. Against other V6 cars it sits below the average of 19.9 mpg.
Every Audi Q7 engine, compared
Gas mileage on the Audi Q7 ranges from 21.4 down to 14.5 depending on which engine sits under the bonnet — a spread of $854 a year across 5 versions of the same car. Picking the right one often saves more fuel than picking a different car altogether. 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
The Audi Q7 burns a gallon every 19.8 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 606 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.162 |
| Fuel per year | $1,939 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,695 |
| Against other V6 cars | +$9 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,976 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Audi Q7 gives up 5.6 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 23.2 out there against 17.6 in town, a 32% drop worth $527 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 17.6 mpg | $2,182 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 23.2 mpg | $1,655 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5.6 mpg (32%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
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. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| 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 Audi Q7 get?
19.8 mpg combined on average — 17.6 in the city and 23.2 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2007–2026.
How much does a Audi Q7 cost in fuel per year?
About $1,939 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $9,695 over five years, or 0.162 dollars a mile.
Which Q7 engine is the most economical?
The 2L 4-cyl at 21.4 mpg, against 14.5 for the 4.2L 8-cyl — a difference of about $854 a year.
Is the Q7 good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other V6 cars it sits below the average of 19.9 mpg, computed across 4940 ratings.
Are these real-world Q7 figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Audi Q7 is $3,976 against the $1,939 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the 22 and 14 mpg versions of this car is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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