Jeep Grand Wagoneer vs Audi Q7

The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer exhibited a classic SUV design, sharing its frame and body shell with the standard Wagoneer. This resulted in a traditional look characterized by a tall hood, broad shoulders, and trapezoidal wheel arches. The Grand Wagoneer distinguished itself with a standard black roof, a unique hood, front fascia, and grille. The grille leaned forward slightly, featuring laser-etched knurling in the slots. The vehicle's architecture allowed for independent front and rear suspension, with an aluminum hood and doors to reduce weight. Inside, the Grand Wagoneer shared styling features with the Wagoneer but offered more convenience features and higher-quality materials, such as 24-way power front seats with memory and massage functions, Nappa leather upholstery, and optional Palermo leather.

The 2025 Audi Q7 showcased a refreshed design with a new front fascia, standard Matrix-design LED headlamps, and updated daytime running lights. The exterior styling was streamlined for a cohesive look, with customization options available for the front bumper, door trim, and rear diffuser. The Black Optic package added black accents and Anthracite Gray Audi rings. The Q7 was available in nine colours, including the new Sakhir Gold, and offered five wheel options. Inside, the Q7's updates were minimal, with new wood and carbon trim inlays. The interior featured a copious amount of piano black, stacked infotainment screens, and HVAC vents stretching across the dash. However, interior colour options were limited to standard shades.

The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer was powered by a 6.4-litre Hemi V8 engine, delivering 471 horsepower and 455 lb-ft of torque. This engine, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, enabled the Grand Wagoneer to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in approximately six seconds. The vehicle featured standard four-wheel drive with the Quadra-Drive II system, offering five drive modes and a height-adjustable Quadra-Lift air suspension system. With a maximum ground clearance of 25.4 cm, the Grand Wagoneer could tackle various terrains, although its size limited its off-road capabilities. Despite its powerful engine, the Grand Wagoneer was best suited for a stately pace, as its ride became bouncy at higher speeds.

The 2025 Audi Q7 offered two engine options: a 2.0-litre turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine with 261 horsepower and a 3.0-litre turbo V6 producing 335 horsepower. The top Technik trim featured the larger engine, providing smooth power delivery through an eight-speed automatic transmission. The Q7's drive modes included Comfort, Dynamic, Individual, All Road, and Off Road, with the latter two designed for light off-road conditions. The Q7 handled well, with minimal body roll and firm brakes, aided by available all-wheel steering. Fuel economy for the 55 TFSI engine was rated at 13.0 L/100 km in the city and 10.0 on the highway, while the smaller engine offered slightly better efficiency.

The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer accommodated seven passengers with standard second-row captain’s chairs or eight with an optional third-row bench seat. It offered more third-row headroom and second-row legroom than competitors like the Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator. Cargo space measured 775 litres with all seats in place and expanded to 2,667 litres with all rear seats folded. The Grand Wagoneer had a maximum towing capacity of 4,472 kg, slightly less than the standard Wagoneer due to its extra weight. Standard features included a sunroof, four-zone automatic climate control, and a 360-degree camera system.

The 2025 Audi Q7 featured three rows of seating, with the third row best suited for children. Cargo space was 402 litres behind the third row, expanding to 1,970 litres with the second and third rows folded. The Q7's interior included heated front seats, a 360-degree camera, and a Bang & Olufsen stereo system in the top Technik trim. The Luxury package added a massage function for the front seats and an air quality and fragrance function. However, small storage was limited, with a shallow centre console and minimal door pocket space.

The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer came equipped with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, dual touchscreens, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and a McIntosh audio system. Second-row passengers had access to a 10.25-inch centre console touchscreen, and an optional rear-seat entertainment system added two 10.1-inch screens. The Uconnect 5 infotainment system featured an Android-based operating system and over-the-air software updates, although the screen response was occasionally slow.

The 2025 Audi Q7's Multi Media Interface (MMI) infotainment system was housed on a 10.1-inch centre screen with a smaller screen for HVAC controls. The system included a configurable digital gauge cluster and Google Maps as the native navigation system. New for 2025 was the Audi App Store, offering third-party programs like Spotify and YouTube. The screen required a firm push, but haptic feedback provided confirmation of inputs.

The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer had not yet been rated by the IIHS or NHTSA. Standard safety features included a 360-degree camera system, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. Optional features included intersection collision assist, driver-attention monitor, night vision, and traffic-sign recognition. The Active Lane Management System combined adaptive cruise control with automated lane centring.

The 2025 Audi Q7 received a five-star overall rating from the NHTSA, with top marks for side crash and four stars for front crash and rollover. The Q7's ADAS included blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control. However, the lane-centring system was less robust than competitors, and the Q7 lacked automatic lane-changing capabilities. The IIHS had not yet rated the 2025 model, but the 2024 model received top marks in crashworthiness and seatbelts.