Audi Q7 vs Porsche Cayenne Electric
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Audi Q7 scores higher, 66 vs 60
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 31 Aug 2026, price 6 Nov 2026
Audi Q7
24 of 27 standard · no option data · 3 no dataFrom
$108,815
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- 4-cylinder petrol with direct fuel injection system, turbocharging
- Power
- 185kW
- Economy
- 9.3 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 780L
Top CarSorted Score, 66 vs 60
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Porsche Cayenne Electric
23 of 27 standard · no option data · 4 no dataFrom
$167,800
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 325kW
- Energy use
- 22.9 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP hasn't rated this model
- Boot (seats up)
- 781L
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$108,815RRP
- no option data for this car
$167,800RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Audi Q7 45 TFSI quattro
$108,815
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 26 June 2026
$123,731 drive-away in VIC, as published by Audi Australia
About $549 a week in repayments ($123,731 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Porsche Cayenne Electric Cayenne Electric
$167,800
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 6 Nov 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $753 a week in repayments ($167,800 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Audi Q7 starts $58,985 lower on RRP.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$549/wk(≈$2,379/mo)
Estimate on the Audi Q7 at $123,731 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Audi Q7Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published record does not give the Audi Q7 a rating. ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 8 of 10 key systems on the Audi Q7 and 8 on the Porsche Cayenne Electric.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Audi Q7
- REC-005898 · published 15 Feb 2024Due to a manufacturing defect, the front passenger airbag may not have been installed correctly.Year range on the notice: 2023
- REC-005841 · published 30 Nov 2023Due to a manufacturing defect, the outer backrest frame of the front seats may have been incorrectly welded.Year range on the notice: 2023
- REC-005604 · published 24 Jan 2023Due to a manufacturing defect, the fuel delivery unit inside the fuel tank may break.Year range on the notice: 2018 - 2021
- 5 more on the model page.
Porsche Cayenne Electric
None open 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.
How long to charge
113kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 390kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 390kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Audi Q7 stands out with panoramic roof and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. The Porsche Cayenne Electric counters with wireless charging and BOSE audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
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 Porsche Cayenne Electric responds with a Electric making 325kW and 835Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds.
The Porsche Cayenne Electric has the clear power advantage at 325kW vs 185kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Cayenne Electric 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, 67mm longer than the Porsche Cayenne Electric at 4,985mm (3,023mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Cayenne Electric generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 780L in the Audi Q7 and 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric, giving the Porsche Cayenne Electric a 1L advantage. The Audi Q7 seats 7 vs 5.
For towing, the Porsche Cayenne Electric leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 1,500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
The Audi Q7 turns in a 12.5 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Porsche Cayenne Electric's turning circle is not on our record.
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 electricity for the Porsche Cayenne Electric about $1,099 a year (22.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q7) and 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Cayenne Electric).
Where each one leads
The Audi Q7: the lower starting price ($108,815 against $167,800) and the longer warranty (5 years against 3).
The Porsche Cayenne Electric: more power (325kW against 185kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (781L against 780L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 2,000kg).
The Verdict
Audi Q7 scores higher, 66 vs 60
The Audi Q7 scores 66 to the Porsche Cayenne Electric's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Porsche Cayenne Electric ahead by 29 points), value (Audi Q7 ahead by 13 points). Warranty: 5 years on the Audi Q7, 3 on the Porsche Cayenne Electric.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$549/wk(≈$2,379/mo)
Estimate on the Audi Q7 at $123,731 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Audi Q7Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Audi Q7 and Porsche Cayenne Electric?
The Audi Q7 is the cheapest at $108,815 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Porsche Cayenne Electric by $58,985.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Audi Q7, and ANCAP's published ratings include no record for Porsche Cayenne Electric, so there is no crash result to compare.
Which has the most boot space?
The Porsche Cayenne Electric has the largest boot at 781L with the seats up (1,588L with the seats folded).
Which can tow the most?
The Porsche Cayenne Electric has the highest braked towing capacity at 3,500kg.
Which has the best warranty?
The Audi Q7 has the longest warranty at 5 years / unlimited km.
Which is the most powerful?
The Porsche Cayenne Electric makes the most power at 325kW. The Porsche Cayenne Electric is quickest to 100km/h in 4.8s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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