Compare the2025 Jeep WagoneerVS 2025 Audi Q7

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Environmental Friendliness
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Towing
Ergonomics
Model Availability
Recommendations

Safety

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The Jeep Wagoneer has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags help prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The Q7 doesn’t offer knee airbags.

The Wagoneer has standard Active Headrests, which use a specially designed headrest to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the Active Headrests system moves the headrests forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The Q7 doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

With its standard Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning Plus, the Jeep Wagoneer is better at preventing collisions with pedestrians than the Audi Q7, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety:

	Wagoneer	Q7
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
	Crossing Child - DAY
12 MPH	AVOIDED	-10 MPH
	Crossing Adult - NIGHT
12 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
12 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
25 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	-23 MPH
25 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
	Parallel Adult - NIGHT
25 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
25 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
37 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED	-31 MPH

In a Vehicle-to-Vehicle Frontal Crash Prevention 2.0 test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Jeep Wagoneer achieved an “Acceptable” rating for its forward collision warning and automatic braking systems, outperforming the Audi Q7 which scored “Poor” - the lowest rating - in these critical safety features.

A passive infrared night vision system optional on the Wagoneer Grand helps the driver to more easily detect people, animals or other objects in front of the vehicle at night. Using an infrared camera to detect heat, the system then displays the image on a monitor in the dashboard. The Q7 doesn’t offer a night vision system.

Both the Wagoneer and the Q7 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, available all wheel drive, around view monitors and driver alert monitors.

The Jeep Wagoneer weighs 688 to 1482 pounds more than the Audi Q7. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Jeep Wagoneer is safer than the Audi Q7:

	Wagoneer	Q7
OVERALL STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
	Passenger
STARS	4 Stars	4 Stars
Chest Compression	.4 inches	.7 inches
Neck Injury Risk	43.9%	44%
Neck Stress	114 lbs.	118 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

A significantly tougher test than their original offset frontal crash test, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety does 40 MPH small overlap frontal offset crash tests. In this test, where only 25% of the total width of the vehicle is struck, results indicate that the Jeep Wagoneer is safer than the Q7:

	Wagoneer	Q7
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	GOOD
Restraints	GOOD	GOOD
Head Neck Evaluation	GOOD	GOOD
Head injury index	123	225
Peak Head Forces	0 G’s	0 G’s
Chest Evaluation	GOOD	GOOD
Hip & Thigh Evaluation	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
Hip & Thigh Injury Risk R/L	0%/0%	4%/0%
Lower Leg Evaluation	ACCEPTABLE	GOOD

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Jeep Wagoneer is safer than the Audi Q7:

	Wagoneer	Q7
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	20	187
Chest Movement	.5 inches	.8 inches
Abdominal Force	106 lbs.	128 lbs.
Hip Force	203 lbs.	350 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	37	337
Spine Acceleration	33 G’s	62 G’s
Hip Force	515 lbs.	888 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	238	290

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

Warranty

Jeep’s powertrain warranty covers the Wagoneer 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than Audi covers the Q7. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Coverage on the Q7 ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

Jeep pays for scheduled maintenance on the Wagoneer for 5 years and unlimited miles. Jeep will pay for oil changes, tire rotations, air filter replacements, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Audi only pays for the first scheduled maintenance visit on the Q7.

There are almost 8 times as many Jeep dealers as there are Audi dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Wagoneer’s warranty.

Reliability

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Jeep vehicles are better in initial quality than Audi vehicles. With 42 fewer problems per 100 vehicles, JD Power ranks Jeep higher than Audi.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Jeep vehicles are more reliable than Audi With 85 fewer problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, J.D. Power ranks Jeep higher than Audi.

Engine

The Wagoneer’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder produces 159 more horsepower (420 vs. 261) and 195 lbs.-ft. more torque (468 vs. 273) than the Q7 45 TFSI’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid. The Wagoneer’s 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder produces 85 more horsepower (420 vs. 335) and 99 lbs.-ft. more torque (468 vs. 369) than the Q7 55 TFSI’s standard 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid. The Grand Wagoneer’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder produces 205 more horsepower (540 vs. 335) and 152 lbs.-ft. more torque (521 vs. 369) than the Q7 55 TFSI’s standard 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid.

Fuel Economy and Range

The Wagoneer has 4 gallons more fuel capacity than the Q7 (26.5 vs. 22.5 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The Wagoneer has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The Q7 doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

Environmental Friendliness

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Jeep Wagoneer higher (6 out of 10) than the Audi Q7 (4). This means the Wagoneer produces up to 12.1 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the Q7 every 15,000 miles.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the Wagoneer’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Q7:

	Wagoneer	Q7 45 TFSI	Q7 55 TFSI
Front Rotors	14.9 inches	13.8 inches	14.8 inches
Rear Rotors	14.8 inches	13 inches	13.8 inches

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Wagoneer has larger standard tires than the Q7 (275/55R20 vs. 255/55R19).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Wagoneer has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 19-inch wheels are standard on the Q7. The Wagoneer’s optional 22-inch wheels are larger than the 21-inch wheels optional on the Q7.

The Jeep Wagoneer’s wheels have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Audi Q7 only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

The Wagoneer has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The Q7 doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

The Wagoneer has a standard full size spare tire so a flat doesn’t interrupt your trip. A full size spare isn’t available on the Q7; it requires you to depend on its run-flat tires, which limits mileage and speed before they are repaired. If a run-flat is damaged beyond repair by a road hazard your vehicle will have to be towed. Some tire options on the Q7 don’t have a run-flat feature, either.

Suspension and Handling

The Wagoneer offers an optional automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The Wagoneer’s height leveling suspension allows the driver to raise ride height for better off-road clearance and then lower it again for easier entering and exiting and better on-road handling. The Q7 doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Wagoneer’s wheelbase is 5.1 inches longer than on the Q7 (123 inches vs. 117.9 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Wagoneer is 2.4 inches wider in the front and 1.7 inches wider in the rear than on the Q7.

For better maneuverability, the Wagoneer’s turning circle is .8 feet tighter than the Q7’s (40.2 feet vs. 41 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Wagoneer Air Suspension has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Q7 w/Air Suspension (10 vs. 9.7 inches), allowing the Wagoneer to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

Chassis

The front grille of the Wagoneer uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The Q7 doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The Wagoneer uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The Q7 doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

Passenger Space

The Wagoneer offers optional seating for 8 passengers; the Q7 can only carry 7.

The Wagoneer has 1.4 inches more front headroom, 6.6 inches more front shoulder room, 1.2 inches more rear headroom, 3.9 inches more rear legroom, 6.7 inches more rear shoulder room, 3.1 inches more third row headroom, 7.4 inches more third row legroom and 15 inches more third row shoulder room than the Q7.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Wagoneer’s middle and third row seats recline. The Q7’s third row seats don’t recline.

Cargo Capacity

The Wagoneer’s cargo area provides more volume than the Q7.

	Wagoneer	Q7
Behind Third Seat	27.4 cubic feet	13.6 cubic feet
Third Seat Folded	70.8 cubic feet	35.7 cubic feet
Second Seat Folded	116.7 cubic feet	68.1 cubic feet

The Wagoneer’s cargo area is larger than the Q7’s in almost every dimension:

	Wagoneer	Q7
Length to seat (3rd/2nd/1st)	24.8”/58.7”/93”	19.5”/44.7”/80.7”
Max Width	51.4”	52.5”
Min Width	51.3”	42.6”
Height	36.5”	30”

Pressing a button automatically lowers the Wagoneer’s optional second and third row seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier. The Q7 doesn’t offer automatic folding second row seats.

Towing

The Wagoneer’s minimum standard towing capacity is much higher than the Q7’s (6120 vs. 4409 pounds). Maximum trailer towing in the Audi Q7 is only 7716 pounds. The Wagoneer offers up to a 10,000 lbs. towing capacity.

The Wagoneer 4WD with optional equipment can be flat towed on all four wheels (dinghy towed), allowing recreational vehicle owners to bring it with them on the road. When they reach their destination, the Wagoneer can be unhitched and driven around locally. The Q7 can’t be towed flat on the ground.

Standard Trailer Sway Control on the Wagoneer uses the Electronic Stability Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The Q7 doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

Ergonomics

The Wagoneer’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The Q7 does not have an oil pressure gauge.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Wagoneer has a standard rear fixed intermittent wiper with a full on position. The rear wiper standard on the Q7 only has an intermittent setting, so in a hard rain visibility isn’t as good.

The Wagoneer has standard front air conditioned seats and the Wagoneer Grand Series III also has them in the second row. This keeps the passengers comfortable and takes the sting out of hot seats in summer. The Q7 doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats for the second row.

The Wagoneer has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel costs extra on the Q7.

The Wagoneer has a 115-volt a/c outlet on the center console, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The Q7 doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.

Model Availability

The Wagoneer is available in both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. The Q7 doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.

Recommendations

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Wagoneer first among large suvs in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The Q7 isn’t in the top three.

The Jeep Wagoneer outsold the Audi Q7/SQ7 by almost three to one during 2024.

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