Comparison: Turning circle Audi Q7 vs. competitors 2024

When talking about trundling behemoths of technology and luxury, it’s almost blasphemous not to mention the Audi Q7. Not just a pretty face, but a mammoth that treads delicately—thanks to its sophisticated turning circle. For those who may not know, the turning circle of a car essentially tells you how easy it’s going to be to parallel park without auditioning for the next 'Fast and Furious' movie. The current model, the Audi Q7 4M (2. Facelift) 2024-now, flaunts a turning circle of 12.50 meters, out-sprawling its predecessors like a majestic steel peacock.

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Audi Q7 - How has the turning circle changed over the generations?

Over the years, the Audi Q7 has seen its turning circle gradually inflate like a balloon at a child’s birthday party. Starting from a modest 12.00 meters back in 2006-2009, it maintained this figure up to the 1. Facelift in 2015, where it decided to stretch its legs (or should I say wheels?) to 12.40 meters. And just when we thought it was done growing, the latest model cheekily adds another 0.10 meters to its repertoire. While some might argue that these changes are as monumental as switching from semi-skimmed to whole milk, in the realm of vehicle dynamics, every small bit counts.

The difference in Turning circle between first generation (4L) from 2006 and last generation (Q7 4M (2. Facelift)) from 2024 is 0.5 m.
The turning circle of the current generation of Q7 is 12.5 m.

Variants

Audi Q7 variants: Q7 vs. SQ7

(Turning circle)
Turning circle: Audi Q7 variants
Variant nameTurning circle
Q712.5 m
SQ712.5 m
1. Q7 12.5 m
2. SQ7 12.5 m

The turning circle compared to other Audi models

In the grand Audi family, the Q7 is pretty much the elder sibling that refuses to be outdone by the younger lot. While the Audi Q8 e-tron struts around with a slightly better 12.20-meter turning circle, the Q7 smirks with a 'been there, done that' attitude. Meanwhile, making U-turns seem like child's play are the Audi Q4 e-tron and Sportback versions, both pirouetting at a nimble 10.20 meters. It's evident that when it comes to twirling on the dance floor, the bigger the vehicle, the larger the stage required.

Audi Q7 vs other current cars by Audi

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Turning circle: Q7 vs. other models by Audi
Variant nameTurning circle
Q4 e-tron 10.2 m
Q4 e-tron Sportback 10.2 m
A1 allstreet 10.6 m
A1 citycarver 10.6 m
A1 Sportback 10.6 m
A3 Limousine 11.1 m
A3 Sportback 11.1 m
A3 Sportback g-tron 11.1 m
S3 Limousine 11.1 m
S3 Sportback 11.1 m
Q2 11.1 m
SQ2 11.1 m
R8 Coupé 11.2 m
R8 Spyder 11.2 m
A8 ) 11.4 m
S8 ) 11.4 m
A5 Cabriolet 11.5 m
A5 Coupé 11.5 m
S5 Cabriolet 11.5 m
e-tron GT 11.6 m
RS e-tron GT 11.6 m
A4 allroad ) 11.6 m
A4 Avant ) 11.6 m
A4 Limousine ) 11.6 m
RS4 Avant ) 11.7 m
A5 Sportback 11.7 m
RS5 Coupé 11.7 m
RS5 Sportback 11.7 m
Q3 11.8 m
Q3 Sportback 11.8 m
RS Q3 11.8 m
RS Q3 Sportback 11.8 m
Q5 11.8 m
Q5 Sportback 11.8 m
SQ5 11.8 m
SQ5 Sportback 11.8 m
RS3 Limousine 12 m
RS3 Sportback 12 m
A6 Avant ) 12.1 m
A6 Limousine ) 12.1 m
RS6 Avant ) 12.1 m
RS6 Avant GT ) 12.1 m
S6 Avant ) 12.1 m
S6 Limousine ) 12.1 m
Q6 e-tron 12.1 m
A5 Limousine 12.1 m
A6 allroad ) 12.2 m
A7 Sportback ) 12.2 m
RS7 Sportback ) 12.2 m
S7 Sportback ) 12.2 m
Q8 e-tron 12.2 m
Q8 e-tron edition Dakar 12.2 m
Q8 e-tron Sportback 12.2 m
SQ8 e-tron 12.2 m
SQ8 e-tron Sportback 12.2 m
A6 e-tron Sportback 12.3 m
Q7 12.5 m
SQ7 12.5 m
Q8 13.3 m
RS Q8 13.3 m
SQ8 13.3 m
1. Q4 e-tron 10.2 m
2. Q4 e-tron Sportback 10.2 m
3. A1 allstreet 10.6 m
4. A1 citycarver 10.6 m
5. A1 Sportback 10.6 m
6. A3 Limousine 11.1 m
7. A3 Sportback 11.1 m
8. A3 Sportback g-tron 11.1 m
9. S3 Limousine 11.1 m
10. S3 Sportback 11.1 m
11. Q2 11.1 m
12. SQ2 11.1 m
13. R8 Coupé 11.2 m
14. R8 Spyder 11.2 m
15. A8 ) 11.4 m
16. S8 ) 11.4 m
17. A5 Cabriolet 11.5 m
18. A5 Coupé 11.5 m
19. S5 Cabriolet 11.5 m
20. e-tron GT 11.6 m
21. RS e-tron GT 11.6 m
22. A4 allroad ) 11.6 m
23. A4 Avant ) 11.6 m
24. A4 Limousine ) 11.6 m
25. RS4 Avant ) 11.7 m
26. A5 Sportback 11.7 m
27. RS5 Coupé 11.7 m
28. RS5 Sportback 11.7 m
29. Q3 11.8 m
30. Q3 Sportback 11.8 m
31. RS Q3 11.8 m
32. RS Q3 Sportback 11.8 m
33. Q5 11.8 m
34. Q5 Sportback 11.8 m
35. SQ5 11.8 m
36. SQ5 Sportback 11.8 m
37. RS3 Limousine 12 m
38. RS3 Sportback 12 m
39. A6 Avant ) 12.1 m
40. A6 Limousine ) 12.1 m
41. RS6 Avant ) 12.1 m
42. RS6 Avant GT ) 12.1 m
43. S6 Avant ) 12.1 m
44. S6 Limousine ) 12.1 m
45. Q6 e-tron 12.1 m
46. A5 Limousine 12.1 m
47. A6 allroad ) 12.2 m
48. A7 Sportback ) 12.2 m
49. RS7 Sportback ) 12.2 m
50. S7 Sportback ) 12.2 m
51. Q8 e-tron 12.2 m
52. Q8 e-tron edition Dakar 12.2 m
53. Q8 e-tron Sportback 12.2 m
54. SQ8 e-tron 12.2 m
55. SQ8 e-tron Sportback 12.2 m
56. A6 e-tron Sportback 12.3 m
57. Q7 12.5 m
58. SQ7 12.5 m
59. Q8 13.3 m
60. RS Q8 13.3 m
61. SQ8 13.3 m

How does the turning circle of the Audi Q7 compare to it's nearest competitors?

Comparing the Q7 to its playground rivals, it's like bringing a knight’s lance to a fencing match. Jeep Gladiator? 13.70 meters. A giant trying to do ballet. Or the Hyundai Elantra, twirling at 10.10 meters, almost making the Q7 look like it's trying to do a three-point turn on a tightrope. But then, consider the likes of the Ineos Grenadier and BMW i4, both floating around the 12.50 meters mark - peers in a world where size does matter, yet grace is the ultimate victory. In this grand game of circles, the Q7 stands proud, offering a commendable balance between the size of its realm and its ability to navigate it gracefully.

Audi Q7 vs. similar cars

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Turning circle: Audi Q7 vs. similar cars
Car modelTurning circle
Ligier JS 60 20209.5 m
Peugeot 4008 201210.6 m
SsangYong Korando 201110.6 m
Hyundai Tucson 200410.8 m
Dodge Nitro 200711.1 m
Hyundai Grand Santa Fe 201311.2 m
SsangYong Actyon 200611.2 m
Hyundai Santa Fe 200111.3 m
Hyundai ix55 200911.4 m
Infiniti QX30 201611.4 m
Cadillac XT4 202011.6 m
Ford Kuga 200811.6 m
Renault Koleos 200811.6 m
Mercedes-Benz GLB 201911.7 m
Mercedes-Benz GLC 201511.8 m
ALPINA XD3 201311.9 m
Ford Edge 201611.9 m
Jaguar E-Pace 201811.9 m
Volvo XC60 200811.9 m
Citroen C-Crosser 200712 m
ALPINA XD4 201812.1 m
Mercedes-Benz GL-Klasse 200612.1 m
BMW X5 200012.1 m
Audi Q7 202412.5 m
Audi Q8 201813.3 m
1. Ligier JS 60 2020 9.5 m
2. Peugeot 4008 2012 10.6 m
3. SsangYong Korando 2011 10.6 m
4. Hyundai Tucson 2004 10.8 m
5. Dodge Nitro 2007 11.1 m
6. Hyundai Grand Santa Fe 2013 11.2 m
7. SsangYong Actyon 2006 11.2 m
8. Hyundai Santa Fe 2001 11.3 m
9. Hyundai ix55 2009 11.4 m
10. Infiniti QX30 2016 11.4 m
11. Cadillac XT4 2020 11.6 m
12. Ford Kuga 2008 11.6 m
13. Renault Koleos 2008 11.6 m
14. Mercedes-Benz GLB 2019 11.7 m
15. Mercedes-Benz GLC 2015 11.8 m
16. ALPINA XD3 2013 11.9 m
17. Ford Edge 2016 11.9 m
18. Jaguar E-Pace 2018 11.9 m
19. Volvo XC60 2008 11.9 m
20. Citroen C-Crosser 2007 12 m
21. ALPINA XD4 2018 12.1 m
22. Mercedes-Benz GL-Klasse 2006 12.1 m
23. BMW X5 2000 12.1 m
24. Audi Q7 2024 12.5 m
25. Audi Q8 2018 13.3 m

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