Audi Q7 vs Volkswagen Tayron

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 Volkswagen Tayron gets a 12.9-inch display and 10.3-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 and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Volkswagen Tayron. The Volkswagen Tayron counters with wireless charging. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi Q7 gets leather upholstery while the Volkswagen Tayron offers cloth.

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 Volkswagen Tayron responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels.

The Audi Q7 has the clear power advantage at 185kW vs 110kW. 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, 260mm longer than the Volkswagen Tayron at 4,792mm (2,790mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 780L in the Audi Q7 and 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron, giving the Audi Q7 a 435L advantage.

For towing, the Audi Q7 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 200kg 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 Volkswagen Tayron's turning circle is 0.4 m tighter, 12.1 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 Volkswagen Tayron about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $485 a year less for the Volkswagen Tayron.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q7) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volkswagen Tayron).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q7: more power (185kW against 110kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (780L against 345L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 1,800kg).

The Volkswagen Tayron: the lower starting price ($48,290 against $108,815) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,166 a year against $2,651).

The Verdict

Volkswagen Tayron scores higher, 73 vs 66

The Volkswagen Tayron scores 73 to the Audi Q7's 66 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Volkswagen Tayron ahead by 26 points), value (Volkswagen Tayron ahead by 21 points), practicality (Audi Q7 ahead by 17 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Volkswagen Tayron costs about $485 less (7.6 L/100km against 9.3 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 780L in the Audi Q7, 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron.

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