Does the 2026 Audi Q7 need premium gas?
Yes. Premium.
$327extra a year
- Premium listed for the Premium 45 quattro.
- All 11 trims list premium.
- Required or only recommended: the data does not say.
- 52% of 138 SUVs (2026) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 TFSI Premium AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Premium 45 quattro | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Premium Plus 45 quattro | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Premium 55 quattro | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Premium Plus 55 quattro | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Prestige 55 quattro | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| S line 55 TFSI Premium AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| S line 55 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| 55 TFSI Prestige AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| S line 55 TFSI Prestige AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Audi Q7 | Premium 45 quattro | Premium |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE | 350 RWD | Premium |
| 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar | P250 S AWD | Premium |
| 2026 Volvo XC90 | B5 Core AWD | Premium |
| 2026 Land Rover Defender | 110 P300 S AWD | Premium |
| 2026 Chevrolet Suburban | LS RWD | Regular |
| 2026 Land Rover Discovery | S AWD | Premium |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree