2026 Audi Q7 vs 2026 Land Rover Discovery

$62,000 · Crossover

$60,200 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

Deciding between the 2026 Audi Q7 and the 2026 Land Rover Discovery often comes down to a trade-off between efficiency and outright capability. If fuel costs are a major concern, the Audi Q7 pulls ahead immediately, achieving a combined 22 MPG compared to the Discovery's 20 MPG, even though both demand premium unleaded. The Audi offers slightly better highway economy at 26 MPG versus 23 MPG. Power-wise, the Discovery packs a punch with 296 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, noticeably stronger than the Q7's 261 hp and 273 lb-ft. However, the Q7 is slightly longer at 199.6 inches, suggesting more potential cabin room despite the Discovery boasting a significantly taller stance at 74.3 inches versus the Audi's 68.4 inches. For budget-conscious buyers, the Q7 starts at a higher MSRP of $62,000 against the Discovery's $60,200, making the initial investment favor Land Rover.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2026 Audi Q7

The Audi Q7 offers superior fuel economy with 22 MPG combined, saving money on frequent premium fuel fill-ups.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2026 Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery's impressive 74.3-inch height suggests better headroom and a commanding view of the road for passengers.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2026 Land Rover Discovery

The Discovery provides noticeably more power with 296 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque compared to the Q7's output.

💰 Best Value

2026 Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery undercuts the Audi Q7 on the sticker price, starting at $60,200 versus $62,000.

Choose the Audi Q7 if...

You prioritize efficiency, as the Audi Q7 achieves 22 MPG combined versus the Discovery's 20 MPG.
You prefer a longer vehicle profile, as the Q7 measures 199.6 inches in length.
You want to save $1,800 upfront, as the Q7 starts at $62,000, slightly less than the $63,800 sticker price in the summary (correction: using provided data, $62,000 vs $60,200 means Car2 is cheaper, so I must adjust the recommendation to focus on the specs provided and avoid confusing value statements). Instead: You are comfortable with a slightly lower torque output (273 lb-ft) for better efficiency.

Choose the Land Rover Discovery if...

You need maximum height clearance and interior vertical space, given the Discovery's 74.3-inch height.
You want stronger acceleration, benefiting from the Discovery's 296 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque.
You are seeking a lower entry price, as the Discovery starts at $60,200, which is less than the Q7's $62,000 MSRP.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Audi Q7	Land Rover Discovery
Length	199.6"	195.1"
Width	77.5"	-
Height	68.4"	74.3"
Wheelbase	117.9"	115.1"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Audi	Land Rover
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	✓	✓
Dual Rear 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	✓	✓
Headlight Washers	✓	—
Front Fog Lights	✓	✓
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Multi-Adjustable Headrests	✓	—
Rear Headrests	3	3
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	—	✓
Brake Preparation System	—	✓
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Audi	Land Rover
Base Engine Displacement	2.0 L	2.0 L
Number of Cylinders	inline 4	inline 4
Base Engine Type	mild hybrid	gas
Horsepower	261 hp @ 6500 rpm	296 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque	273 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm	295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
Number of Valves	16	16
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓

Drive Train

Feature	Audi	Land Rover
Transmission Type	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	all wheel drive	four wheel drive
Center Differential Type	Limited Slip	—
Hill Descent Control	✓	✓
4WD System Type	—	Full Time
Transfer Case Gearing	—	Electronic Single-Speed

Fuel

Feature	Audi	Land Rover
Fuel Type	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	20/26 MPG	19/23 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	22 MPG	20 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	450.0/585.0 mi.	452.2/547.4 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	22.5 gal.	23.8 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Audi	Land Rover
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	—
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
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	✓	✓
Cargo Floor Mats	✓	—
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	—	✓
Front View Camera	—	✓
Side View Camera	—	✓
Driver Assisted Parking Assist	—	✓
Wireless Charging Pad	—	✓
Leatherette Steering Wheel	—	✓
Heated Steering Wheel	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Audi	Land Rover
Infotainment Display	10.1 in	11.4 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Stereo Power	180W	400W
Speaker System	10	11
Android Auto (Wireless)	✓	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	✓	✓
USB Port	✓	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	—
Satellite Radio	✓	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	3 months	3 months
Speed Sensitive Volume Control	✓	—
Meridian Speakers	—	✓
Subwoofer Count	—	1
Auxiliary Audio Input	—	✓

Power Feature

Feature	Audi	Land Rover
One-Touch Power Windows	4	4
Moonroof Type	1st Row Power Glass Extended	1st Row Power Glass
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓

Frontseats

Feature	Audi	Land Rover
Front Head Room	39.9 in.	39.4 in.
Front Leg Room	41.7 in.	39.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room	59.5 in.	—
Seat Material: Leather	✓	✓
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	—
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	14-way
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Driver Seat Memory Settings	2	3
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	14-way
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Front Seat Type: Captain's Chairs	—	✓
Driver Seat Thigh Extension	—	✓
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	—	Power
Passenger Seat Memory Settings	—	3

Rearseats

Feature	Audi	Land Rover
Rear Head Room	38.8 in.	39.0 in.
Rear Leg Room	38.8 in.	37.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	58.5 in.	—
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Reclining Rear Seats	✓	✓
Folding Center Armrest	✓	✓
Power Folding Third Row Seat	✓	—
Manual Folding Third Row Seat	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Audi	Land Rover
Wheel Material	Alloy	Alloy
Wheel Diameter	19 in	20 in.
Tire Size	255/55R H	—
Run Flat Tires	✓	—
Tire Type	—	All Terrain
Spare Tire Type	—	Temporary
Spare Tire Location	—	Underbody Mounted

Suspension

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

Warranty

Feature	Audi	Land Rover
Basic Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	12 yr./ unlimited mi.	6 yr./ unlimited mi.
Roadside Assistance	4 yr./ unlimited mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	3 yr./ 30000 mi.	—

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2026 Audi Q7 and 2026 Land Rover Discovery.

Which SUV costs less to purchase outright, the 2026 Audi Q7 or the Land Rover Discovery?

The 2026 Land Rover Discovery has the lower starting MSRP at $60,200. The 2026 Audi Q7 is slightly more expensive, starting at $62,000, based on the provided pricing figures.

How significant is the power difference between these two all-wheel-drive crossovers?

The Discovery has a clear advantage in power, delivering 296 hp, which is 35 more horsepower than the Q7's 261 hp. This is mirrored in the torque figures, where the Discovery offers 295 lb-ft versus the Q7's 273 lb-ft.

If I drive a lot, will the Audi Q7 save me money on fuel?

Yes, the Audi Q7 offers better overall fuel efficiency at 22 MPG combined compared to the Discovery's 20 MPG combined. The Q7 also nets an extra 3 MPG on the highway (26 MPG vs. 23 MPG).

Is the 2026 Audi Q7 or the Land Rover Discovery physically larger overall?

The Audi Q7 is physically longer, measuring 199.6 inches compared to the Discovery's 195.1 inches. However, the Land Rover Discovery is significantly taller at 74.3 inches, giving it a more imposing road presence.

Do both SUVs require premium gasoline?

Yes, both the 2026 Audi Q7 and the 2026 Land Rover Discovery specify that they require premium unleaded fuel to achieve their listed performance and efficiency figures.

How does the cargo space compare if the third row is folded down?

Based on the data provided, the 2026 Audi Q7 offers 13.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity; however, the specific cargo capacity measurement for the 2026 Land Rover Discovery was not provided in the specifications list.