Audi Q7 vs Toyota C-HR

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.

Feature Showdown

The Audi Q7 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Toyota C-HR gets a 12.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q7 stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota C-HR. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi Q7 gets leather upholstery while the Toyota C-HR offers cloth. Climate control is 3-zone in the Audi Q7 and 2-zone in the Toyota C-HR.

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 Toyota C-HR responds with a Petrol making 103kW and 142Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.2 seconds.

The Audi Q7 has the clear power advantage at 185kW vs 103kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi Q7 is 2.9s 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, 690mm longer than the Toyota C-HR at 4,362mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 780L in the Audi Q7 and 388L in the Toyota C-HR, giving the Audi Q7 a 392L advantage. The Audi Q7 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Audi Q7 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 725kg. That 1,275kg 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 Toyota C-HR's turning circle is 2.1 m tighter, 10.4 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 Toyota C-HR about $1,140 a year (4 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $1,511 a year less for the Toyota C-HR.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q7) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota C-HR).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q7: more power (185kW against 103kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (780L against 388L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 725kg).

The Toyota C-HR: the lower starting price ($46,940 against $108,815) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,140 a year against $2,651).

The Verdict

Toyota C-HR scores higher, 80 vs 66

The Toyota C-HR scores 80 to the Audi Q7's 66 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Toyota C-HR ahead by 48 points), performance (Audi Q7 ahead by 33 points), practicality (Audi Q7 ahead by 32 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Toyota C-HR costs about $1,511 less (4 L/100km against 9.3 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 780L in the Audi Q7, 388L in the Toyota C-HR.

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