Ineos Grenadier vs Audi Q7

The Ineos Grenadier starts from $107,000 before on-road costs, while the Audi Q7 opens at $108,815. That makes the Ineos Grenadier the more affordable entry point by $1,815.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $117,700 and $119,697 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Audi Q7 by roughly $3,560 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Ineos Grenadier features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Audi Q7 gets a 10.1-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Ineos Grenadier stands out with JBL audio that you will not find on the Audi Q7. The Audi Q7 counters with head-up display, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Ineos Grenadier gets cloth upholstery while the Audi Q7 offers leather.

The Ineos Grenadier uses a Twin-turbo diesel producing 183kW and 550Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.8 seconds.

The Audi Q7 responds with a 4-cylinder petrol with direct fuel injection system, turbocharging making 185kW and 370Nm, paired to a 8-speed tiptronic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.3 seconds.

The Audi Q7 has the clear power advantage at 185kW vs 183kW. In the real-world sprint, the Audi Q7 is 2.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Ineos Grenadier measures 4,895mm long on a 2,922mm wheelbase, 157mm shorter than the Audi Q7 at 5,052mm (2,994mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier and 780L in the Audi Q7, giving the Ineos Grenadier a 475L advantage. The Audi Q7 seats 7 vs 5.

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

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $3,363/year for the Ineos Grenadier and $2,651/year for the Audi Q7. That is a $712 annual difference in favour of the Audi Q7.

Estimated annual total: $3,363 (Ineos Grenadier) vs $2,651 (Audi Q7). The Audi Q7 saves you roughly $712 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years (Ineos Grenadier) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Audi Q7). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Ineos Grenadier)—.