Audi Q7 vs Denza B8

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Audi Q7 a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Audi Q7 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Denza B8 gets a 17.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q7 stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, power tailgate and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Denza B8. The Denza B8 counters with wireless charging, V2L and Devialet audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Audi Q7 uses a 4-cylinder petrol with direct fuel injection system, turbocharging producing 185kW and 370Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed tiptronic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 seconds.

The Denza B8 responds with a Petrol Turbo PHEV making 425kW and 760Nm, paired to a 1-speed auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds.

The Denza B8 has the clear power advantage at 425kW vs 185kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Denza B8 is 2.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Audi Q7 measures 5,052mm long on a 2,994mm wheelbase, 143mm shorter than the Denza B8 at 5,195mm (2,920mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 780L in the Audi Q7 and 147L in the Denza B8, giving the Audi Q7 a 633L advantage.

For towing, the Denza B8 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 1,500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Denza B8's turning circle is 0.5 m tighter, 12.0 m against 12.5 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi Q7 costs about $2,651 a year (9.3 L/100km) and fuel for the Denza B8 about $2,822 a year (9.9 L/100km as a hybrid), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $171 a year less for the Audi Q7. A plug-in hybrid is costed running as a hybrid (battery depleted); charged daily, it uses less fuel and some electricity.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q7) and 6 years / 150k km (Denza B8).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q7: the bigger boot with the seats up (780L against 147L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,651 a year against $2,822).

The Denza B8: the lower starting price ($91,000 against $108,815), more power (425kW against 185kW), the longer warranty (6 years against 5) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 2,000kg).

The Verdict

Denza B8 scores higher, 69 vs 66

The Denza B8 scores 69 to the Audi Q7's 66 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 6 of the 8 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Denza B8 ahead by 28 points), safety (Denza B8 ahead by 19 points), practicality (Audi Q7 ahead by 11 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi Q7 costs about $171 less (9.3 L/100km against 9.9 L/100km as a hybrid, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 780L in the Audi Q7, 147L in the Denza B8. Warranty: 5 years on the Audi Q7, 6 on the Denza B8.

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