Audi Q7 vs Toyota 4Runner: Specs Compared
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The Toyota 4Runner is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 23 mpg combined versus 22 mpg for the Audi Q7, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $800 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Toyota 4Runner leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2026
Audi Q7
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 22 configurations
2015–2026
Toyota 4Runner
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 42 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Audi Q7 | Toyota 4Runner |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 22 mpg | 23 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 20 mpg | 23 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 27 mpg ✓ | 26 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $3,450 | $2,650 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 405 g/mi | 380 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI, SIDI & PFI, 3.0 | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, SIDI & PFI, SIDI & PFI; with Stop-Start, 4.0 |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S8) | Automatic (S8), Automatic (S5) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium, Diesel | Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2026 | 2015–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 22 | 42 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Audi Q7 vs Toyota 4Runner dimensions and size
The Audi Q7 is 4.3 inches longer than the Toyota 4Runner on a wheelbase 5.5 inches longer, and 68.3 lbs heavier. Both clear the roughly 200 inches of usable length in a standard single garage bay.
| Dimension | Audi Q7 (2026) | Toyota 4Runner (2026) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 199.2 in | 194.9 in | 4.3 in |
| Width (excl. mirrors) | 77.6 in | 78 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 68.5 in | 73.6 in | 5.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.7 in | 112.2 in | 5.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,938 lbs | 4,870 lbs | 68 lbs |
Width excludes mirrors; add 8–12 inches for mirrors out. Figures are for the newest model year on record for each vehicle. See both drawn to scale.
Audi Q7 vs Toyota 4Runner: what the numbers mean
Running cost over five years: at the EPA's 15,000-mile-a-year assumption the Toyota 4Runner burns about $2,650 of fuel annually against $3,450 for the Audi Q7. That $800 yearly gap compounds to roughly $4,000 over five years and $6,400 over eight — often more than the price difference between two trims of the same vehicle, and the single largest running-cost line item separating these two.
City versus highway split: the Toyota 4Runner is the stronger commuter at 23 mpg city, while the Audi Q7 pulls ahead on the interstate at 27 mpg highway. If most of your driving is stop-and-go traffic the city figure is the one to weigh; for long-distance highway mileage the reverse is true, and the two vehicles effectively swap places depending on how you drive.
Powertrain choice: the Audi Q7 is recorded with 4 distinct engine configurations (SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI, SIDI & PFI), the Toyota 4Runner with 4 (SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, SIDI & PFI, SIDI & PFI; with Stop-Start). Across 22 recorded Audi Q7 configurations and 42 for the Toyota 4Runner, the wider the engine spread the more the real-world fuel efficiency depends on which version you actually buy, so check the specific model year and drivetrain rather than the headline number.
Drivetrain and class: the Audi Q7 is offered with All-Wheel Drive, the Toyota 4Runner with 4-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive. All-wheel drive typically costs one to two mpg combined against the same vehicle in front- or rear-wheel drive, which is worth remembering when the gap between these two is small. The EPA classes them as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD and Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD respectively — the class drives the interior volume, cargo space and passenger space each one is measured against.
Tailpipe emissions: at their cleanest configurations the Toyota 4Runner emits 380 g/mile of CO2 versus 405 g/mile for the Audi Q7. Emissions track fuel consumption almost exactly, so the cleaner vehicle here is also the cheaper one to fuel.
Q7 vs 4Runner: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Audi Q7 or the Toyota 4Runner?
The Toyota 4Runner is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 23 mpg combined versus 22 mpg for the Audi Q7, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $800 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Toyota 4Runner runs about $2,650 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,450 for the Audi Q7 — a difference of roughly $800 per year.
What engines do the Q7 and 4Runner offer?
Audi Q7: SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI, SIDI & PFI, 3.0. Toyota 4Runner: SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, SIDI & PFI, SIDI & PFI; with Stop-Start, 4.0.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Audi Q7 and the Toyota 4Runner as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they compete directly.
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