DecodedCarsAudi Q7 vs Cadillac VISTIQ
2026 Audi Q7 vs 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ — two standard SUVs compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.
The short version
That works out to about $2,850 a year less in fuel for the Cadillac VISTIQ (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).
The Cadillac VISTIQ is the bigger car, about 6 inches longer.
Across all model years since 2005, the Cadillac VISTIQ has had fewer recall campaigns (4 vs 31).
The two cars
The 2026 Audi Q7 is a standard SUV offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 3.0L 6-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive. It measures about 199 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 118-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,938 lb.
The 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ is a standard SUV powered by electricity and all-wheel drive. It measures about 206 inches long and 87 inches wide on a 122-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 6,338 lb.
Basics
Efficiency
Performance & space
Safety & reliability
Interest
Green = clearly better. Prices are not included. How we calculate this →
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Audi Q7 if…
- You want something easier to park (6 in shorter)
Choose the Cadillac VISTIQ if…
- You want an EV with more range (305 miles)
- You want more room (6 in longer)
- You want more standard driver-assist tech
- You put reliability history first (4 vs 31 recalls since 2005)
Pros & cons of each
2026 Audi Q7
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
2026 Cadillac VISTIQ
- Long EV rangeUp to 305 miles on a charge (EPA).
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
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