2025 Toyota Sequoia vs 2026 Audi Q7

$62,425 · SUV

$62,000 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

The 2025 Toyota Sequoia explodes onto the scene with brute force, delivering an overwhelming 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft of torque from its hybrid powertrain, making it the undisputed muscle of this heavy-hitting duo. In stark contrast, the refined 2026 Audi Q7 focuses on accessible, all-weather composure, packing a respectable 261 hp and 273 lb-ft, though it demands premium fuel. Despite the power disparity, both vehicles achieve an identical 22 MPG combined, showcasing modern efficiency, even for the larger Sequoia (208.1 inches long). The Q7, being smaller (77.5 inches wide vs. Sequoia's 79.8 inches), offers slightly better highway mileage at 26 MPG compared to the Sequoia's 24 MPG. For those needing sheer utility, the Sequoia boasts significantly more storage with 22.3 cubic feet versus the Q7's 13.6 cubic feet, making it the choice for maximum hauling capability.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2026 Audi Q7

The Audi Q7 offers superior maneuverability due to its smaller footprint and standard All-Wheel Drive, making daily city driving less cumbersome.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Toyota Sequoia

The Toyota Sequoia’s significantly larger 22.3 cu ft cargo capacity provides much more room for family gear compared to the Q7's 13.6 cu ft.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 Toyota Sequoia

With a colossal 176 hp advantage and 583 lb-ft of torque, the Sequoia offers a far more dramatic and powerful driving experience.

💰 Best Value

2026 Audi Q7

The Audi Q7 undercuts the Sequoia slightly on MSRP ($62,000 vs $62,425) while requiring expensive premium fuel for its lesser performance.

Choose the Toyota Sequoia if...

You prioritize maximum performance, benefiting from 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft of torque.
You need the absolute most cargo space, utilizing the superior 22.3 cubic feet available.
You prefer using regular unleaded fuel for routine refueling rather than premium.

Choose the Audi Q7 if...

You value sure-footed handling in all conditions thanks to the standard All-Wheel Drive system.
You desire a slightly more efficient powertrain in city driving conditions (20 MPG city).
You prefer the more compact dimensions for easier navigation and parking (199.6 inches long).

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Toyota Sequoia	Audi Q7
Length	208.1"	199.6"
Width	79.8"	77.5"
Height	74.5"	68.4"
Wheelbase	122.0"	117.9"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Toyota	Audi
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	✓	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	✓	✓
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Third Row Head Airbags	✓	✓
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	✓	✓
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Front Fog Lights	✓	✓
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	—
Rear Headrests	3	3
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags	—	✓
Headlight Washers	—	✓
Front Multi-Adjustable Headrests	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Toyota	Audi
Base Engine Displacement	3.4 L	2.0 L
Number of Cylinders	V6	inline 4
Base Engine Type	hybrid	mild hybrid
Horsepower	437 hp @ 5200 rpm	261 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque	583 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm	273 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
Number of Valves	24	16
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓

Drive Train

Feature	Toyota	Audi
Transmission Type	10-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	rear wheel drive	all wheel drive
Rear Differential Type	Limited Slip	—
Center Differential Type	—	Limited Slip
Hill Descent Control	—	✓

Fuel

Feature	Toyota	Audi
Fuel Type	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (required)
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	21/24 MPG	20/26 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	22 MPG	22 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	472.5/540.0 mi.	450.0/585.0 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	22.5 gal.	22.5 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Toyota	Audi
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	—
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	—
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Front View Camera	✓	—
Side View Camera	✓	—
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Front Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	✓	✓
Universal Remote Transmitter	✓	✓
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
3rd Row Cupholders	✓	✓
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Rear Door Pockets	✓	✓
Front Seatback Storage	✓	✓
Manual Rear Seat Easy Entry	✓	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Three Zone Climate Control	✓	✓
Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control	✓	✓
Interior Air Filtration	✓	✓
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	✓	✓
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	✓	✓
Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	—	✓
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel	—	✓
Cargo Floor Mats	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Toyota	Audi
Infotainment Display	8.0 in	10.1 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Speaker System	8	10
Android Auto (Wireless)	✓	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	✓	✓
USB Port	✓	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	✓
Satellite Radio	✓	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	3 months	3 months
Stereo Power	—	180W
Speed Sensitive Volume Control	—	✓

Power Feature

Feature	Toyota	Audi
One-Touch Power Windows	4	4
Moonroof Type	1st Row Power Glass	1st Row Power Glass Extended
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Reverse Tilt Dual Mirrors	✓	—
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓

Frontseats

Feature	Toyota	Audi
Front Head Room	39.2 in.	39.9 in.
Front Leg Room	41.2 in.	41.7 in.
Front Shoulder Room	65.0 in.	59.5 in.
Front Hip Room	62.6 in.	—
Seat Material: Cloth	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	✓
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	8-way
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	8-way
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	Power	—
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Seat Material: Leather	—	✓
Driver Seat Memory Settings	—	2

Rearseats

Feature	Toyota	Audi
Rear Head Room	38.4 in.	38.8 in.
Rear Leg Room	39.2 in.	38.8 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	61.8 in.	58.5 in.
Rear Hip Room	60.8 in.	—
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Reclining Rear Seats	✓	✓
Folding Center Armrest	✓	✓
Manual Folding Third Row Seat	✓	—
Power Folding Third Row Seat	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Toyota	Audi
Wheel Material	Alloy	Alloy
Wheel Diameter	18 in	19 in
Tire Type	All Season	—
Tire Size	P265/70R18	255/55R H
Spare Tire Type	Full Size Non-Matching	—
Spare Tire Location	Underbody Mounted	—
Run Flat Tires	—	✓

Suspension

Feature	Toyota	Audi
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	✓
Front Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓

Warranty

Feature	Toyota	Audi
Basic Warranty	3 yr./ 36000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	5 yr./ 60000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Hybrid Component Warranty	8 yr./ 100000 mi.	—
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	5 yr./ unlimited mi.	12 yr./ unlimited mi.
Roadside Assistance	2 yr./ unlimited mi.	4 yr./ unlimited mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	2 yr./ 25000 mi.	3 yr./ 30000 mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Toyota Sequoia and 2026 Audi Q7.

How much more powerful is the 2025 Toyota Sequoia than the 2026 Audi Q7?

The Sequoia delivers significantly more power, producing 437 horsepower compared to the Q7's 261 horsepower, resulting in a massive 176 hp difference between the two vehicles.

Does the superior fuel economy of the Audi Q7 offset the Toyota Sequoia's fuel requirement?

Both vehicles are rated at 22 MPG combined, but the Q7 requires expensive premium unleaded fuel, whereas the Sequoia runs efficiently on regular unleaded, impacting long-term running costs.

Which vehicle offers better space for hauling gear and luggage?

The 2025 Toyota Sequoia is the clear winner for capacity, offering 22.3 cubic feet of cargo space compared to the 2026 Audi Q7's 13.6 cubic feet.

Are the dimensions very different between these two SUVs?

Yes, the Sequoia is considerably larger in every dimension, notably being over 8 inches longer (208.1 inches vs 199.6 inches) and nearly 7 inches taller (74.5 inches vs 68.4 inches).

Is the standard drivetrain a factor in the performance comparison?

Yes, the Sequoia comes standard with Rear Wheel Drive, while the Q7 features the superior All-Wheel Drive system, which contributes to its stability despite the lower horsepower output.

How close are the starting prices for these two vehicles?

The vehicles are nearly identically priced at the base level, with the Audi Q7 starting at $62,000 and the Toyota Sequoia starting just $425 higher at $62,425.