Luxury SUVs like the Range Rover Sport and the Audi Q7 offer premium style and a capable drive. They can also provide the kind of handling and power you'd normally find in a sports car. While they're both fun to drive, which one is right for you?
To help drivers near Baton Rouge, Gonzales, and Lafayette, LA, choose between them, the team at Land Rover Baton Rouge has put together this 2023 Range Rover Sport vs. Audi Q7 comparison. Read on to find your perfect match!
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Beyond their head-turning good looks and their premium amenities, luxury SUVs like the Range Rover Sport and the Audi Q7 bring much more to the table. After all, what’s style without substance—and these two models are ready to prove they’re more than just another pretty face.
The Range Rover Sport offers an exciting drive with multiple engines to choose from. The base powertrain is headed by a 3.0L inline-6 that generates 355 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque to help you accelerate on your weekend journeys.
How can you elevate your “down time?” The most powerful option is an available twin-turbocharged 4.4L V8 engine that offers a maximum of 395 horsepower.
The Q7 only offers two engines. The first option is a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that gets up to 261 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. The other selection is an available 3.0L 6-cylinder engine that features up to 335 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque—less horsepower than and the same amount of torque as the standard engine of the Range Rover Sport.
The 2023 Range Rover Sport can also change how you drive since this SUV is available as a plug-in hybrid model. It pairs an electric motor to the inline-6 for a combined 434 horsepower.
While you enjoy heart-pounding power, you can also save time at the gas pump and enjoy limitless miles in this Range Rover. Without a comparable plug-in hybrid model, the Q7 falls behind in this race.
As important as it is to have choices and the necessary equipment, it’s only worthwhile if you know how to use it effectively. The 2023 Range Rover Sport and the Audi Q7 equip the proper features and then utilize them to their fullest.
The 2023 Range Rover Sport comes with standard All Wheel Drive to keep you in control regardless of weather or road conditions. It also uses a twin-speed transfer box and an electronic center differential to grip the road.
If you run into slick conditions, you can count on All Terrain Progress Control to maintain traction in the Range Rover Sport, too. It acts like low-speed cruise control, so you can enjoy a safe and stable drive.
The Audi Q7 also features standard all-wheel drive. However, its quattro® system doesn't include an electronic differential or a low-speed cruise control specifically designed for the off-road.
After being tested in 20 countries around the world and in all types of extreme temperatures, the Range Rover Sport is prepared for virtually any type of environment. Terrain Response® 2 is the next-gen version of the award-winning system that includes six selectable driving modes:
While the Q7 does come with a drive select system that can switch to off-road mode, you won't be able to adjust the drivetrain to specific terrains. The Ranger Rover Sport is more prepared for going off the beaten path—or anywhere else.
Depending on a vehicle’s intended usage, size does matter. The Range Rover Sport is considered a midsize luxury SUV, while the Audi Q7 was formerly regarded as a full-size SUV and is now considered a midsize 3-row SUV. Of course, labels only tell part of the story; for all the details, you’ll want to look at the numbers.
On top of offering more power and off-road capability, the 2023 Range Rover Sport is highly maneuverable. At 194.7 inches long and 80.6 inches wide, it's built to be nimble with agile handling and a tight turning circle.
The Audi Q7 is a more cumbersome SUV that stretches to 199.3 inches long and 77.6 inches wide. This added length may make it tougher to turn around or find parking.
Whether you’re loading up suitcases for a family road trip or running errands to pick up the weekly groceries, the Range Rover Sport has plenty of room for cargo—even if you have a few friends or family members tagging along for the ride.
The Audi Q7, on the other hand, is better positioned as a people mover with seating for up to seven than for its ability to transport your belongings.
Range Rover Sport |
vs | Audi Q7
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| 31.9 cubic feet | Standard Cargo | 14.2 cubic feet |
| 118 cubic feet | Maximum Cargo | 69.6 cubic feet |
Our 2023 Range Rover Sport vs. Audi Q7 comparison shows how the Range Rover Sport offers a dependable experience for drivers near Baton Rouge, Gonzales, and Lafayette, LA.
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