Audi Q7 vs. INFINITI QX56
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi Q7 and INFINITI QX56 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 INFINITI QX56.
In comparing the Audi Q7's and the INFINITI QX56's specifications and ratings, the Audi Q7 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The INFINITI QX56 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Audi Q7's and the INFINITI QX56's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2013 Audi Q7 ranges from $8,993 to $18,495 while a used 2013 INFINITI QX56 is priced between $9,137 to $19,998.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi Q7’s base engine makes 280 horsepower, and the INFINITI QX56 base engine makes 400 horsepower. The Q7 is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 581 miles. The QX56 is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 520 miles. This gives the Audi Q7 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the INFINITI QX56. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The INFINITI QX56 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Audi Q7, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
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:
$46,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$55,324
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$39,545 - $92,900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$60,750
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$13,028
Price Range:
$8,993 - $18,495
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$17,100
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$12,308 - $27,734
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
51
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
124,018
# Good or Great Deals:
21
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$14,643
Price Range:
$9,137 - $19,998
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
26
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
137,654
# Good or Great Deals:
13
Audi Q7 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
INFINITI QX56 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi Q7
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for INFINITI QX56
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.3 - 10.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Audi Q7 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
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5 out of / 10Ranking
6 out of / 68Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 20Ranking
7 out of / 20Ranking
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9 out of / 20Ranking
9 out of / 19Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 68Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 20Ranking
12 out of / 68Ranking
12 out of / 68Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 26Ranking
14 out of / 68Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 20Ranking
15 out of / 68Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
16 out of / 68Ranking
19 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 20Ranking
21 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 68Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
25 out of / 29Ranking
29 out of / 68Ranking
42 out of / 59Ranking
64 out of / 68INFINITI QX56 Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Audi Q7 Trim Levels
3.0 quattro TDI Premium, 3.0 quattro TDI Premium Plus, 3.0 quattro TDI Prestige, 3.0T quattro Premium, 3.0T quattro Premium Plus, 3.0T quattro S line Prestige
INFINITI QX56 Trim Levels
Base
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 / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 60000 miles
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:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
280 hp @ 4920 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 2250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
400 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
413 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
8500 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 22 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
422 / 581 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 20 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
364 / 520 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
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
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.1 inches
Cargo Space:
10.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
72.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
144.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
63.5 inches
Cargo Space:
16.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
95.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
167.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5291 lbs
Width:
85.7 inches
Height:
68.4 inches
Length:
200.3 inches
Wheelbase:
118.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5595 lbs
Width:
79.9 inches
Height:
75.8 inches
Length:
208.3 inches
Wheelbase:
121.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/55R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P275/60R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Orca Black Metallic
Blue
Atlantis Blue Metallic / Mugello Blue Pearl Effect
Brown
Teak Brown Metallic
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Graphite Gray Metallic / Lava Gray Pearl Effect
Silver
Ice Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Obsidian
Blue
Not available
Brown
Dark Currant
Gray
Platinum Graphite / Smoky Quartz
Silver
Liquid Platinum
White
Moonlight White
Interior Colors
Beige
Cardamom Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Espresso Brown
Gray
Limestone Gray
Interior Colors
Beige
Wheat
Black
Graphite
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
