DecodedCarsAudi SQ7 vs Land Rover Range Rover
2026 Audi SQ7 vs 2026 Land Rover Range Rover — two rivals compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.
The short version
The Land Rover Range Rover is more fuel-efficient: 23 vs 16 MPG combined in its best version.
That works out to about $1,600 a year less in fuel for the Land Rover Range Rover (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).
The Audi SQ7 is the bigger car, about 28 inches longer.
Across all model years since 2005, the Audi SQ7 has had fewer recall campaigns (11 vs 93).
The two cars
The 2026 Audi SQ7 is a standard SUV offered with a 4.0L 8-cyl turbo engine 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 5,280 lb.
The 2026 Land Rover Range Rover is a small SUV offered with 3 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo and 4.4L 8-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive. It measures about 207 inches long and 81 inches wide on a 126-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,789 lb (4dr SUV Ewb).
Buying used? The 2020 SQ7 and the 2021 Range Rover have the fewest problems in our data; avoid the 2021 SQ7 and the 2020 Range Rover.
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 SQ7 if…
- You want more room (28 in longer)
- You put reliability history first (11 vs 93 recalls since 2005)
Choose the Land Rover Range Rover if…
- You want lower fuel bills (23 vs 16 MPG)
- You want something easier to park (28 in shorter)
- You want a hybrid or electric option
Pros & cons of each
2026 Audi SQ7
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 16 MPG combined, 20% below the 2026 standard SUV average of 20 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
2026 Land Rover Range Rover
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
- AWD / 4WD available
- 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.
- Modest powerUp to 247 hp, versus about 409 hp for similar 2026 models.
- 5 recallsMore than similar models (about 1). Confirm repairs with the VIN.
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