2017 Audi Q7 vs. 2018 Audi Q7
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2017 Audi Q7 and 2018 Audi Q7 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2017 Audi Q7 and the 2018 Audi Q7.
When comparing the 2017 Audi Q7's and the 2018 Audi Q7's specifications and ratings, the 2017 Audi Q7 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2017 Audi Q7 and 2018 Audi Q7 have the same overall quality score base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2017 Audi Q7's and the 2018 Audi Q7's specifications and ratings, the 2017 Audi Q7 is a better car than the 2018 Audi Q7.
Pricing: A used 2017 Audi Q7 ranges from $16,213 to $28,994 while a used 2018 Audi Q7 is priced between $18,994 to $33,465.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2017 Audi Q7 and the 2018 Audi Q7 both lose 58.5 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi Q7 is 8.0 out of 10. Audi Q7 is ranked 6 out of 20 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 29 Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows, the Audi Q7 is ranked 11 and the Audi Q7 is ranked 11 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. The Audi Q7 is also ranked 15 out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs while the Audi Q7 is ranked 15 out of 68 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Audi Q7 is 8.1 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2017 Audi Q7 and the 2018 Audi Q7 makes 252 horsepower. The Q7 is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, while the Q7 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 563 miles. Both models use premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Audi Q7 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$49,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$59,497
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$38,260 - $104,100
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$49,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$59,001
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$39,035 - $105,100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$21,967
Price Range:
$16,213 - $28,994
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$28,059
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$18,065 - $42,229
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
343
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
93,724
# Good or Great Deals:
171
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$25,672
Price Range:
$18,994 - $33,465
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$32,210
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$20,650 - $46,727
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
303
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
83,179
# Good or Great Deals:
148
Audi Q7 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Audi Q7 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 Audi Q7
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.9 - 6.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
12.9%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Audi Q7
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
4.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.9 - 7.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
12.9%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.6 - 10.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.9 - 13.6
Audi Q7 Rankings
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64 out of / 68Audi Q7 Rankings
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4 out of / 68Ranking
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11 out of / 68Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
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12 out of / 29Ranking
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14 out of / 68Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 20Ranking
15 out of / 68Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
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16 out of / 68Ranking
19 out of / 29Ranking
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24 out of / 68Ranking
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29 out of / 68Ranking
42 out of / 59Ranking
64 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2017 Audi Q7 Trim Levels
2.0T quattro Premium, 2.0T quattro Premium Plus, 3.0T quattro Premium, 3.0T quattro Premium Plus, 3.0T quattro Prestige
2018 Audi Q7 Trim Levels
2.0T quattro Premium, 2.0T quattro Premium Plus, 3.0T quattro Premium, 3.0T quattro Premium Plus, 3.0T quattro Prestige
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
252 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
252 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 25 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
450 / 563 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
428 / 563 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Cargo Space:
14.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
71.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Cargo Space:
14.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
71.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4696 lbs
Width:
87.1 inches
Height:
68.5 inches
Length:
199.6 inches
Wheelbase:
117.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4707 lbs
Width:
87.1 inches
Height:
68.5 inches
Length:
199.6 inches
Wheelbase:
117.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Night Black / Orca Black Metallic
Blue
Ink Blue Metallic
Brown
Argus Brown Metallic
Gray
Florett Silver Metallic / Graphite Gray Metallic
White
Carat Beige Metallic / Carrara White / Glacier White Metallic
Beige
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Night Black / Orca Black Metallic
Blue
Galaxy Blue Metallic / Ink Blue Metallic
Brown
Argus Brown Metallic
Gray
Graphite Gray Metallic / Samurai Gray Metallic
White
Carrara White / Glacier White Metallic
Beige
Cobra Beige Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Pistachio Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Nougat Brown
Gray
Rock Gray
Interior Colors
Beige
Pistachio Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Nougat Brown
Gray
Rock Gray
