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Audi Q7 vs. Hyundai SANTA FE

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi Q7 and Hyundai SANTA FE 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 Audi Q7 and the Hyundai SANTA FE.

When we compare the Audi Q7's and the Hyundai SANTA FE's specifications and ratings, The Hyundai SANTA FE has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Audi Q7's and the Hyundai SANTA FE's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai SANTA FE is a better car than the Audi Q7.

Pricing: For a new model, the Audi Q7's price is between $65,266 and $77,357, with the Hyundai SANTA FE priced between $36,405 and $50,125.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi Q7 loses 58.5 percent of its value and the Hyundai SANTA FE loses 45.7 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai SANTA FE retains 12.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi Q7.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi Q7 is 8.0 out of 10 while the Hyundai SANTA FE's quality rating is 8.7 out of 10. This results in the Audi Q7 being ranked 6 out of 20 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs and the Hyundai SANTA FE being ranked 3 out of 32 Best Midsize SUVs.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi Q7 is 8.1 out of 10. For the Hyundai SANTA FE the reliability rating is 8.6 out of 10. This gives the Hyundai SANTA FE a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Audi Q7.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi Q7’s base engine makes 261 horsepower, and the Hyundai SANTA FE base engine makes 277 horsepower. The Q7 is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 515 miles. The SANTA FE is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 513 miles.This gives the Hyundai SANTA FE the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Audi Q7 the advantage in maximum range. The Q7 uses premium unleaded, and the SANTA FE uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Audi Q7 and Hyundai SANTA FE are comparable in regards to front shoulder room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Audi Q7 and the Hyundai SANTA FE have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$65,266 - $77,357

Starting MSRP:

$60,500

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

$86,386

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

$58,700 - $129,700

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$36,405 - $50,125

Starting MSRP:

$33,950

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

$37,697

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

$31,990 - $43,320

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

$73,757

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

$73,757 - $73,757

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

1,960

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

1,256

# Good or Great Deals:

100

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$42,365

Price Range:

$35,754 - $50,129

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

$47,563

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

$40,678 - $66,020

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

1,604

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

4,129

# Good or Great Deals:

289

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$35,864

Depreciation %:

59.3%

Resale Value $:

$24,636

Residual Value %:

40.7%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

56.6%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

53.3% - 59.3%

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$15,611

Depreciation %:

46%

Resale Value $:

$18,339

Residual Value %:

54%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)

46.3%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

27.5% - 53.5%

Audi Q7 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.0 / 10

Reliability:

8.1 / 10

Retained Value:

6.9 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10

Hyundai SANTA FE Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.7 / 10

Reliability:

8.6 / 10

Retained Value:

7.7 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi Q7

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

9.9

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

9.6

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

7.9 - 10.8

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

12.9%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai SANTA FE

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

10.3

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

10.4

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

8.6 - 13.7

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

20.2%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

4

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

3.6

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

1.6 - 14.8

Audi Q7 Rankings

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows Under $70k

1 / 3

Best Family Luxury Midsize SUVs

2 / 20

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs Under $70k

2 / 7

Best Luxury Midsize SUVs Under $70k

2 / 5

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs for Towing

4 / 68

Luxury Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

4 / 20

Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for Towing

5 / 20

Most Comfortable Luxury Midsize SUVs

5 / 20

Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money

5 / 10

Best Family Luxury Crossover SUVs

6 / 68

Best Family Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 29

Best Luxury Midsize SUVs

6 / 20

Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs

7 / 20

Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for Tall People

8 / 20

Best Off-road Luxury Midsize SUVs

9 / 20

Most Affordable Luxury Midsize SUVs

9 / 19

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

10 / 29

Best Off-road Luxury Crossover SUVs

11 / 68

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

11 / 29

Luxury Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

11 / 20

Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs

12 / 68

Most Comfortable Luxury Crossover SUVs

12 / 68

Best Off-road Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

12 / 29

Most Affordable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

13 / 26

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

14 / 68

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

14 / 29

Luxury Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

14 / 20

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs

15 / 68

Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

15 / 29

Most Comfortable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

15 / 29

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

16 / 68

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

19 / 29

Luxury Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

19 / 20

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

21 / 29

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs for Tall People

24 / 68

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

24 / 29

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

25 / 29

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

29 / 68

Most Affordable Luxury Crossover SUVs

42 / 59

Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

64 / 68

Hyundai SANTA FE Rankings

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 39

Best Midsize SUVs Under $35k

1 / 7

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $25k

1 / 7

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $35k

1 / 7

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $40k

1 / 7

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $35k

1 / 6

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 39

Best Crossover SUVs Under $35k

2 / 10

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $25k

2 / 6

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $30k

2 / 6

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $35k

2 / 6

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

2 / 6

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $60k

2 / 6

Safest Crossover SUVs

3 / 67

Best Family Crossover SUVs

3 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

3 / 67

Best Midsize SUVs

3 / 32

Safest Midsize SUVs

3 / 32

Best Family Midsize SUVs

3 / 32

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

3 / 28

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $25k

3 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $30k

3 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $35k

3 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $40k

3 / 10

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

4 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

4 / 39

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

4 / 32

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

5 / 32

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

5 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs

6 / 67

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

7 / 39

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

8 / 39

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

8 / 16

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

10 / 39

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

11 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

11 / 21

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

12 / 67

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

12 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

13 / 32

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

14 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

15 / 67

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

15 / 32

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

16 / 39

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

16 / 32

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

17 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

17 / 39

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

18 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

18 / 39

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

21 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

21 / 67

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

22 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

23 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

23 / 30

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

26 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

27 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

28 / 39

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

34 / 59

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

36 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

50 / 67

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Audi Q7 Trim Levels

quattro Premium 45 TFSI, quattro Premium 55 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 45 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 55 TFSI, quattro Prestige 55 TFSI

Hyundai SANTA FE Trim Levels

Calligraphy, Limited, SE, SEL, XRT

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:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

261 hp @ 5250 rpm

Torque:

273 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.053 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

277 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque:

311 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.064 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 / 26 / 22

Range (city/hwy):

396 / 515 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


20 / 29 / 24

Range (city/hwy):

354 / 513 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Air Suspension:

Available

Automatic Parking:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Massage Seats:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Massage Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Captain's seat:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

Available

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.9 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:

14.2 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

69.6 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

Not yet available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

41.1 inches

Front Leg Room:

44.4 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

59.5 inches

Rear Head Room:

40.6 inches

Rear Leg Room:

42.3 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

58.1 inches

Cargo Space:

14.6 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

79.6 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

166.6 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4949 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:

4343 lbs

Width:

74.8 inches

Height:

67.7 inches

Length:

190.2 inches

Wheelbase:

110.8 inches

Ground Clearance:

7 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

19.0 x 8.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

255/55R19

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

235/60R18

Exterior Colors

Black

Mythos Black Metallic

Blue

Waitomo Blue Metallic

Brown

Tamarind Brown Metallic

Gold

Sakhir Gold Metallic

Gray

Samurai Gray Metallic

Silver

Satellite Silver Metallic

White

Carrara White / Glacier White Metallic

Exterior Colors

Black

Phantom Black Pearl

Blue

Not available

Brown

Not available

Gold

Not available

Gray

Ecotronic Gray Pearl / Hampton Gray Metallic

Silver

Shimmering Silver Metallic

White

Serenity White Pearl

Interior Colors

Beige

Saiga Beige

Black

Black

Brown

Okapi Brown

Gray

Pando Gray

Interior Colors

Beige

Not available

Black

Black

Brown

Not available

Gray

Gray

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