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2025 Audi Q7 towing capacity

Max tow rating

4,400lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 3,500 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
4,400 lb
80% rule
Up to 3,520 lb
Margin
900 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
II, up to 3,500 lb
Share of curb weight
71% of 4,949 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-18 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 3,520 lbRating: 4,400 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 3,520 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
4,400 lb
80% of the rating
3,520 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb
What it can pull at 3,520 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 lbSome, up to 3,520 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbSome, up to 3,520 lb
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
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 4,400 lb: 45 TFSI Premium AWD, $60,500.

2025 Audi Q7 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
45 TFSI Premium AWD2.0L 4cylAWD4,400 lb4,949 lb$60,500
45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD2.0L 4cylAWD4,400 lb4,949 lb$64,300
55 TFSI Prestige AWD3.0L 6cylAWD4,400 lb4,938 lb to 5,137 lb$77,900

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

2025 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Land Rover Discovery8,200 lbP360 Dynamic SE AWD$70,000
Mercedes-Benz GLE7,700 lb350 RWD$61,850
Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe6,200 lbGrand Cherokee Laredo 4WDN/A
Land Rover Range Rover Velar5,511 lbP400 Dynamic SE AWD$70,600
Audi Q7 (this car)4,400 lb45 TFSI Premium AWD$60,500
Audi SQ5 Sportback4,400 lbPremium AWD$61,800

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.

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