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Both are three-row luxury SUVs with standard all-wheel drive. The Discovery wins on third-row room, towing, and off-road hardware. The Q7 wins on fuel economy, space behind the third row, and published U.S. crash-test ratings.
Choose the Land Rover Discovery if you regularly use the third row, tow a boat or camper, or drive on rough or snowy roads. It offers 33.5 inches of third-row legroom and up to 8,200 pounds of towing. Choose the Audi Q7 if fuel economy, cargo space behind the third row, and independent U.S. crash-test results are your top priorities.
Side-by-side 2026 specifications. Figures vary by engine and trim, so each row shows the range.
| Specification | 2026 Land Rover Discovery | 2026 Audi Q7 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (2026, before destination) | About $60,200 (P300 S) | About $62,000 (45 TFSI Premium) |
| Engines | 2.0L turbo 4-cyl, 296 hp (P300); 3.0L turbo 6-cyl mild hybrid, 355 hp (P360) | 2.0L turbo 4-cyl mild hybrid, 261 hp (45 TFSI); 3.0L turbo V6 mild hybrid, 335 hp (55 TFSI) |
| Drivetrain | 8-speed automatic, all-wheel drive | 8-speed automatic, quattro all-wheel drive |
| EPA combined fuel economy | 20 mpg (P300); 19 mpg (P360) | 22 mpg (45 TFSI); 20 mpg (55 TFSI) |
| Maximum towing | 5,950 lb (P300); 8,200 lb (P360) | 4,400 lb (45 TFSI); 7,700 lb (55 TFSI) |
| Seating | 7 | 7 |
| Third-row legroom | 33.5 in | 29.2 in |
| Cargo: behind 3rd row / 2nd row / max | About 6.1–9.1 / 32.6–45.0 / 70.5–74.3 cu ft* | 14.2 / 35.7 / 69.6 cu ft |
| Child seat LATCH positions | 4 (2nd-row outboard and both 3rd-row seats) | 5 complete sets across the 2nd and 3rd rows |
| U.S. crash-test ratings | Not rated by NHTSA or IIHS | NHTSA 5-star overall; IIHS 2026 Top Safety Pick |
| Off-road hardware | Terrain Response 2, All Terrain Progress Control, 35.4 in wading depth; two-speed transfer case and locking rear differential available on select trims | quattro AWD; adaptive air suspension standard on Premium Plus and above for 2026 |
| Warranty and maintenance | 4-year / 50,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty | 4-year / 50,000-mile limited warranty plus 3-year / 30,000-mile scheduled maintenance |
*Published Discovery cargo figures differ by source and measurement method: commonly cited figures are 9.1 / 45.0 / 74.3 cu ft, while current 2026 spec listings show 6.1 / 32.6 / 70.5 cu ft. We recommend checking the cargo area in person with your own gear. Sources: Land Rover USA and JLR, Audi USA, EPA estimates via U.S. News and CarsDirect, Edmunds, TrueCar, NHTSA and IIHS results via U.S. News and IIHS.org. MSRPs change frequently and exclude destination (Land Rover lists $1,850 for Discovery; U.S. News lists $1,295 for Q7). Confirm details on the window sticker.
If your week includes school runs with a full third row, winter trips on unplowed roads, or towing a boat to the shoreline, the Discovery's extra third-row room and towing capacity are the deciding factors. If most of your miles are highway commuting and the third row is only for occasional use, the Q7's better fuel economy and larger rear cargo area may matter more.
For more on how the Discovery handles family duty, read our Discovery family transport guide, see exact seat measurements in Discovery 3rd row space explained, or compare Land Rover models in our best Land Rover for Connecticut drivers guide.
Specs only tell part of the story. Sit in the Discovery's third row, load your stroller, and install your car seats before you decide.
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