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2021 Audi Q7 towing capacity

Max tow rating

7,700lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 6,100 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
7,700 lb
80% rule
Up to 6,160 lb
Margin
1,600 lb (21%)
Hitch class needed
III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight
123% of 4,971 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 12-16 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 6,160 lbRating: 7,700 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 6,160 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
7,700 lb
80% of the rating
6,160 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb
What it can pull at 6,160 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbYes
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbYes
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbSome, up to 6,160 lb
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbSome, up to 6,160 lb
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 7,700 lb: 55 TFSI Premium AWD, $54,950.

2021 Audi Q7 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
55 TFSI Premium AWD3.0L 6cylAWD7,700 lb4,971 lb$54,950
55 TFSI Prestige AWD3.0L 6cylAWD7,700 lb4,938 lb to 5,171 lb$60,800
45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD2.0L 4cylAWD4,400 lb4,971 lb$54,950

Max rating by year

02,0004,0006,0008,0002009201220152019202220252026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2013: 6,600 lb to 5,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2015: 5,500 lb to 6,600 lb.
  • Changed in 2017: 6,600 lb to 4,400 lb.
  • Changed in 2019: 4,400 lb to 7,700 lb.
  • Changed in 2025: 7,700 lb to 4,400 lb.
  • Changed in 2026: 4,400 lb to 7,700 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2021 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
GMC Yukon XL8,300 lbSLE RWD$53,700
Land Rover Discovery8,200 lbP360 S R Dynamic 4WD$61,900
Audi Q7 (this car)7,700 lb55 TFSI Premium AWD$54,950
Mercedes-Benz GLE7,700 lbGLE 350 4MATIC AWD$57,250
Lexus GX6,500 lb460 AWD$53,450
Audi SQ5 Sportback4,400 lbPremium AWD$56,100
Volvo XC40 Recharge3,500 lbXC40 T4 Momentum FWDN/A

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked