Tank Ledger

Audi Q7 MPG by year — every rating on record

The Audi Q7 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 17 model years, from 2007 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 22 mpg (2013) and its thirstiest returned 14 mpg (2007). The EPA record holds 35 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.

22best combined mpg (2013)
14worst combined mpg (2007)
22latest year best (2026)
35configurations on record

Year-by-year EPA ratings

Model yearConfigurationsBest combinedWorst combinedClass rank that yearDrivetrainsFuelEPA class
2007216 mpg14 mpg#62 of 106 (42th pct)4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremiumSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
2008216 mpg14 mpg#66 of 108 (39th pct)4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremiumSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
2009320 mpg15 mpg#25 of 111 (78th pct)4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel DrivePremium, DieselSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
2010320 mpg15 mpg#30 of 113 (74th pct)All-Wheel DrivePremium, DieselSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
2011220 mpg18 mpg#41 of 120 (66th pct)All-Wheel DrivePremium, DieselSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
2012220 mpg18 mpg#35 of 110 (69th pct)All-Wheel DriveDiesel, PremiumSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
2013222 mpg18 mpg#4 of 62 (95th pct)All-Wheel DrivePremium, DieselStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2014222 mpg18 mpg#9 of 60 (86th pct)All-Wheel DriveDiesel, PremiumStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2015222 mpg18 mpg#10 of 62 (85th pct)All-Wheel DriveDiesel, PremiumStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2017222 mpg21 mpg#19 of 78 (77th pct)All-Wheel DrivePremiumStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2018221 mpg21 mpg#19 of 76 (76th pct)All-Wheel DrivePremiumStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2019221 mpg21 mpg#23 of 81 (73th pct)All-Wheel DrivePremiumStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2020221 mpg18 mpg#24 of 92 (75th pct)All-Wheel DrivePremiumStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2021221 mpg20 mpg#28 of 104 (74th pct)All-Wheel DrivePremiumStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2023221 mpg20 mpg#54 of 139 (62th pct)All-Wheel DrivePremiumStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2025222 mpg20 mpg#85 of 192 (56th pct)All-Wheel DrivePremiumStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2026122 mpg22 mpg#90 of 191 (53th pct)All-Wheel DrivePremiumStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

Where it has stood in its class

Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Audi Q7 placed highest in 2013 at #4 of 62, and lowest in 2026 at #90 of 191. It spent 15 of its 17 ranked years in the top half of its class.

Every configuration on record

All 35 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.

YearConfigurationEngine detailCityHighwayCombinedGallons/yrBarrels/yrEPA fuel cost/yrCO2 g/miGHG
20262.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) PremiumSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop202622522.713.5$3,5004054/10
20253.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) PremiumSIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop182320575.014.9$3,9004424/10
20252.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) PremiumSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop202622522.713.5$3,5004055/10
20233.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) PremiumSIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop182220575.014.9$3,9004534/10
20232.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) PremiumSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop192521547.614.2$3,7004144/10
20213.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) PremiumSIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop182320575.014.9$3,9004534/10
20212.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) PremiumSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop192321547.614.2$3,7004254/10
20203.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) PremiumSIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop172118638.916.5$4,3004793/10
20202.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) PremiumSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop192321547.614.2$3,7004254/10
20193.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) PremiumSIDI, supercharged192521547.614.2$3,7004194/10
20192.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) PremiumSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop192521547.614.2$3,7004154/10
20182.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) PremiumSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop192521547.614.2$3,7004154/10
20183.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) PremiumSIDI, supercharged192521547.614.2$3,7004194/10
20173.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) PremiumSIDI & PFI, supercharged192521547.614.2$3,7004194/10
20172.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) PremiumSIDI, turbocharged202522522.713.5$3,5004065/10
20153.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) PremiumSIDI, supercharged162218638.916.5$4,3004974/10
20153.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Diesel3.0L 6-cyl, turbocharged, Diesel192722522.716.2$4,0504664/10
20143.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) PremiumSIDI, supercharged162218638.916.5$4,3004974/10
20143.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Diesel3.0L 6-cyl, turbocharged, Diesel192722522.716.2$4,0504664/10
20133.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) PremiumSIDI, supercharged162118638.916.5$4,3004994/10
20133.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Diesel3.0L 6-cyl, turbocharged, Diesel192722522.716.2$4,0504664/10
20123.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) PremiumSIDI, supercharged162118638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a
20123.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Diesel3.0L 6-cyl, turbocharged, Diesel172420575.017.9$4,500509n/a
20113.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) PremiumSIDI, supercharged162118638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a
20113.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Diesel3.0L 6-cyl, turbocharged, Diesel172420575.017.9$4,500509n/a
20104.2L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium4.2L 8-cyl131815766.719.8$5,150592.4666666666667n/a
20103.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium3.6L 6-cyl141916718.818.6$4,850555.4375n/a
20103.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Diesel3.0L 6-cyl, turbocharged, Diesel172420575.017.9$4,500509n/a
20094.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium4.2L 8-cyl131815766.719.8$5,150592.4666666666667n/a
20093.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium3.6L 6-cyl142016718.818.6$4,850555.4375n/a
20093.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Diesel3.0L 6-cyl, turbocharged, Diesel172420575.017.9$4,500509n/a
20084.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium4.2L 8-cyl121714821.421.3$5,550634.7857142857143n/a
20083.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium3.6L 6-cyl142016718.818.6$4,850555.4375n/a
20074.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium4.2L 8-cyl121714821.421.3$5,550634.7857142857143n/a
20073.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium3.6L 6-cyl141816718.818.6$4,850555.4375n/a

How the rating has moved between model years

Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 3 of 4 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.

ChangeBest combinedDeltaGallons a year at the newer rating
2008 → 200916 → 20 mpg+4 mpg575 gal
2012 → 201320 → 22 mpg+2 mpg523 gal
2017 → 201822 → 21 mpg-1 mpg548 gal
2023 → 202521 → 22 mpg+1 mpg523 gal

What Q7 fuel costs over a year

At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Audi Q7 burns 523 to 523 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.

Pump priceMost efficientThirstiestSpread
$3.00/gal$1,568$1,568$0
$3.50/gal$1,830$1,830$0
$4.00/gal$2,091$2,091$0

EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $3,500 to $3,500 a year in fuel, or $6,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.

How it compares with other Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

Across the 317 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 22 mpg the Audi Q7 is exactly at the median.

Other Audi nameplates

Every Audi model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.