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 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.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi Q7 loses 60.9 percent of its value and the Hyundai SANTA FE loses 48.3 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai SANTA FE retains 12.5 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 7.8 out of 10 while the Hyundai SANTA FE's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Audi Q7 being ranked 5 out of 28 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs and the Hyundai SANTA FE being ranked 5 out of 31 Best Midsize SUVs.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi Q7 is 7.4 out of 10. For the Hyundai SANTA FE the reliability rating is 7.7 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.

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, the Audi Q7 has higher safety ratings than the Hyundai SANTA FE, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.69 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

62000

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

77833

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

51200 - 138300

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

37209 - 51800

Starting MSRP:

34800

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

39270

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

32190 - 44750

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

73712

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

60234 - 92425

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

51972

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

50800 - 55009

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Audi Q7 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.8 / 10

Reliability:

7.4 / 10

Retained Value:

7.1 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10

Hyundai SANTA FE Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.1 / 10

Reliability:

7.7 / 10

Retained Value:

7.9 / 10

Safety:

8.7 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi Q7

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

9.7

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

12.8

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

9.7 - 13.1

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.055

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai SANTA FE

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

10.8

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

10.0

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

8.8 - 11.3

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.145



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:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Audi Q7 Rankings

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows Under $80k

1 / 1

Safest Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 31

Safest Luxury Midsize SUVs

2 / 28

Best Family Luxury Midsize SUVs

3 / 28

Best Family Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

4 / 31

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs for Towing

5 / 70

Safest Luxury Crossover SUVs

5 / 70

Best Luxury Midsize SUVs

5 / 28

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

7 / 31

Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for Towing

7 / 28

Luxury Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

8 / 28

Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money

8 / 24

Best Family Luxury Crossover SUVs

9 / 70

Best Gas Mileage Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

10 / 31

Best Gas Mileage Luxury Midsize SUVs

10 / 28

Best Off-road Luxury Midsize SUVs

10 / 28

Most Comfortable Luxury Midsize SUVs

10 / 28

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs

11 / 70

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

11 / 31

Best Off-road Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

11 / 31

Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for Tall People

11 / 28

Best Off-road Luxury Crossover SUVs

12 / 70

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

12 / 70

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

12 / 31

Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs

12 / 28

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

13 / 31

Luxury Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

13 / 28

Luxury Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

13 / 28

Most Affordable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

14 / 28

Most Affordable Luxury Midsize SUVs

14 / 24

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

17 / 70

Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

17 / 31

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

18 / 70

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

18 / 31

Most Comfortable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

20 / 31

Luxury Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

23 / 28

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

24 / 31

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs for Tall People

25 / 70

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

25 / 31

Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs

26 / 70

Most Comfortable Luxury Crossover SUVs

27 / 70

Best Gas Mileage Luxury Crossover SUVs

41 / 70

Most Affordable Luxury Crossover SUVs

49 / 62

Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

65 / 70

Hyundai SANTA FE Rankings

Best Crossover SUVs Under $40k

2 / 14

Best Midsize SUVs Under $40k

2 / 13

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

2 / 8

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

3 / 66

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

3 / 26

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

4 / 31

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

4 / 29

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

4 / 8

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

5 / 66

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 33

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 33

Best Midsize SUVs

5 / 31

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

5 / 29

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 33

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 33

Best Family Midsize SUVs

6 / 31

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

6 / 31

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

6 / 31

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

6 / 26

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $40k

6 / 14

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $40k

6 / 13

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

7 / 33

Safest Midsize SUVs

8 / 31

Best Family Crossover SUVs

9 / 66

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

10 / 66

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

10 / 31

Safest Crossover SUVs

11 / 66

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

11 / 33

Best Crossover SUVs

12 / 66

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

12 / 66

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

12 / 33

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

12 / 31

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

13 / 33

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

13 / 33

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

14 / 31

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

15 / 31

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

16 / 66

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

18 / 31

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

20 / 66

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

20 / 33

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

21 / 66

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

24 / 54

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

24 / 31

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

24 / 31

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

25 / 66

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

26 / 33

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

27 / 33

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

29 / 33

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

34 / 54

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

37 / 66

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

45 / 66

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

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.69 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 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):

0.054 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):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

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):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

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

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

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:

Standard

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

Captain's seat:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

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:

13.6 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

68.1 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:

4839 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:

255/55R19XL

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

Blue

Not available

Brown

Not available

Gold

Not available

Gray

Ecotronic Gray Pearl / Hampton Gray

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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