4M → G8
Audi Q7 (4M) (2015–2026) compared with its successor, the Audi Q7 (G8) (In production).
Changes stated by the sources
- Other Moves to the Premium Platform Combustion.[1]
- Powertrain MHEV plus mild-hybrid technology, with a new powertrain generator, adds up to 18 kW (24 PS).[2]
- Drivetrain quattro all-wheel drive gains a new limited-slip centre differential with preload.[2]
- Design A more upright D-pillar gives a nearly horizontal roofline and more interior headroom.[2]
- Technology Third-generation digital OLED rear lights with communication lighting.[2]
- Interior Five seats are standard, with six- and seven-seat layouts optional.[2]
Size
Length 5,052 → 5,056 mm (+4 mm); Width 1,968 → 2,010 mm (+42 mm); Height 1,741 → 1,800 mm (+59 mm); Wheelbase 2,994 → 2,995 mm (+1 mm).
market not stated figures (neither source states the market): as published[1] against as published[1].
From the documented specifications
- Powertrain Documented for the 4M but not the G8: diesel and plug-in hybrid.
Derived by comparing the sourced lists on the two generation pages; a type missing from a list may also mean it is not documented here yet.
Side by side
| Item | Audi Q7 (4M) Second generation | Audi Q7 (G8) Third generation |
|---|---|---|
| Production | 2015–2026[1] | Not documented here |
| First shown | January 2015[1] | 9 June 2026[1] |
| Model years | 2016–2026 (unstated)[1] | Not documented here |
| Codes | 4M[3] | G8[1] |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group MLB Evo[1] | Premium Platform Combustion (PPC)[1] |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV[1] | 5-door SUV[1] |
| Seating | Not documented here | Not documented here |
| Drivetrain | AWD[1] | AWD[2] |
| Powertrain types documented | Petrol, Diesel, Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | Petrol, Mild hybrid |
| Dimensions — market not stated (the sources do not state the market for any of these figures) | ||
| Version compared | as published[1] | as published[1] |
| Length | 5,052 mm | 5,056 mm (+4 mm) |
| Width | 1,968 mm | 2,010 mm (+42 mm) |
| Height | 1,741 mm | 1,800 mm (+59 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 2,994 mm | 2,995 mm (+1 mm) |
| Luggage capacity | 867 L behind 2nd row, market not stated, not stated, 2024 update, 5-seat[4] 1,993 L behind 1st row, market not stated, not stated, 2024 update, 5-seat[4] 890 L behind unstated, market not stated, not stated, conventionally powered (pre-facelift)[3] 650 L behind unstated, market not stated, not stated, Q7 e-tron (diesel plug-in hybrid)[3] | 806 L behind 2nd row, market not stated, not stated, 5-seat[2] 2,075 L behind 1st row, market not stated, not stated, 5-seat[2] 722 L behind 2nd row, market not stated, not stated, 7-seat[2] 1,980 L behind 1st row, market not stated, not stated, 7-seat[2] |
| Highest output documented | 373 kW (507 PS) SQ7 TFSI, market not stated[4] | 591 hp (441 kW) SQ7 4.0 TFSI V8, market not stated[1] |
Differences in brackets are against the column to the left. Dimensions are compared only for the same market and the standard body; luggage figures are shown with their market and measuring method because they are often not comparable.
Sources
- Audi Q7 — Wikipedia Reference work (read 9 October 2026)
- Third generation of the successful SUV: new Audi Q7 combines versatility and performance — Audi MediaCenter, 9 June 2026 Manufacturer (read 9 October 2026)
- Audi Q7 4M — Wikipedia (German) Reference work (read 9 October 2026)
- Strong in design, comfort, and technology: The revised Audi Q7 — Audi MediaCenter, 30 January 2024 Manufacturer (read 9 October 2026)
Wikipedia sources link to the exact revision that was read. Specifications differ between markets, years and versions; each figure is shown with the market and version its source states.