2025 Cadillac XT6 Vs. Audi Q7

When you're in search of a luxury-lined three-row SUV with robust performance, we encourage you to compare the Cadillac XT6 vs. Audi Q7. These premium seven-seater sport utility vehicles deliver elegant comfort, advanced technology, and confident power, but do so in vastly different ways. The team here at Bomnin Cadillac Homestead has compiled a thorough comparison guide below for your review, detailing how one of these upscale vehicles outperforms the other. Discover the differences between the feature-rich 2025 Cadillac XT6 and its closest Audi competitor, the Q7, now.

Three-Row Luxury SUV Showdown

As you begin to compare the 2025 Cadillac XT6 vs. Audi Q7, you'll likely notice that the Audi model is the far pricier SUV. Given that reality, we're pitting comparably priced versions of these versatile vehicles against each other, ensuring it's a fair fight.

Even still, the Cadillac XT6 pricing undercuts the Audi SUV in many configurations while remaining an elegant, feature-loaded SUV. Let's get started.

Comparing Cadillac XT6 Specs vs. Audi Q7 Specs

These accommodating luxury SUVs both offer multiple powertrain configurations, with the new Cadillac XT6 providing two engine options that compare favorably to a similarly priced Q7, featuring its base powerplant.

The XT6 lineup gives you a choice of a standard 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four-cylinder engine, producing 235 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, or a larger 3.6-liter V-6 found on higher trim levels, which develops a healthy 310 horsepower along with 271 pound-feet of torque.

Front-wheel drive is standard with the 2.0-liter turbocharged Cadillac XT6 engine and the 3.6-liter V-6, but all-wheel drive is available, giving SUV shoppers a choice. The Audi Q7 can only be had with AWD.

Opting for the top-level XT6 Sport trim gives you standard all-wheel drive in the form of a performance-oriented Sport Control AWD with a twin-clutch setup for enhanced handling and responsiveness over various terrain, road surfaces, and weather conditions. Increased stopping power is present on the Sport, thanks to its Brembo® front brakes, as is improved ride quality, thanks to a performance suspension.

For a comparably priced Audi Q7, you'll need to settle for its base engine, rather than choosing from the multiple Cadillac XT6 powertrains that it competes with. The Audi 2.0-liter turbo engine produces 261 horsepower, placing it between the two Cadillac powertrains in terms of output. Still, its 261 horsepower is far behind that of the Cadillac V-6, generating 310 horsepower in the 2025 XT6.

While a more powerful Audi Q7 engine is optional, its pricing puts it outside the scope of this comparison of similarly priced luxury three-row SUVs.

Cadillac XT6 MPG vs. Audi Q7 MPG

Like with its power output, the standard Audi Q7 model falls in between the comparable XT6 powertrain configurations regarding gas mileage. In its most efficient form, the 2025 XT6 earns up to an EPA-estimated 21/27 MPG (City/Highway)¹ with its 2.0-liter turbo engine, FWD, and nine-speed automatic transmission. When fitted with the high-powered V-6, AWD, and the nine-speed gearbox, the XT6 returns up to an EPA-estimated 18/25 MPG (City/Highway).²

Drivers who opt for the 261-horsepower Audi Q7 can expect the SUV to achieve up to an EPA-estimated 20/26 MPG (City/Highway).³

Comparing Audi Q7 vs. Cadillac XT6 Towing Capacity

How does the Audi Q7 towing capacity compare to that of the Cadillac XT6? It depends on your selected Cadillac configuration. The 310-horsepower XT6 models are the most trailer-ready editions of this Cadillac SUV, with a tow rating of up to 4,000 pounds.⁴

The Q7 Premium 45 model reaches slightly higher, with a towing capacity of 4,400 pounds.⁵ The Audi SUV may have an edge when pulling a trailer, but the XT6 reasserts its dominance in our next comparison category: cargo capacity and passenger-cabin dimensions.

Cadillac XT6 vs. Audi Q7 Interior: Dimensions & Cargo Space

With all seating upright, the Audi Q7 trunk space measures 14.2 cubic feet for cargo. This figure narrowly tops the Cadillac XT6 trunk space, at 12.6 cubic feet.

However, the advantages tip far in the Cadillac SUV's favor once you expand the cargo hold by lowering some seats. Uncover 43.1 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row and up to 78.7 cubic feet of Cadillac XT6 cargo space with all but the front-row seats folded.

The Audi Q7 cargo space only reaches up to 69.6 cubic feet with its second and third rows lowered. Fold only the third row, and the Q7 offers just 35.7 cubic feet for cargo.

The Q7 can't compete with the XT6 in terms of cargo-hauling abilities, and it's also not as roomy for passengers. Second- and third-row occupants will enjoy more legroom in the XT6 than in the Q7.

 

Cadillac XT6 vs. Audi Q7 by the Numbers

Exclusive Features: Cadillac XT6 vs. Audi Q7

View all new Cadillac inventory at our dealership for an XT6, and your three-row luxury SUV may offer an array of amenities not found on any new Audi Q7, including the following:

• Super Cruise™ hands-free driver-assistance technology⁷
• Chassis Damping Control
• Sport Control AWD with a twin clutch
• Bose® Performance Series 14-speaker audio
• IntelliBeam headlights
• Inteluxe upholstery

Likewise, the Q7 is available with some exclusive, albeit less exciting, features:

• quattro® AWD
• myAudi connectivity
• Tiptronic® transmission

 

Tour the Cadillac XT6 Interior at Bomnin Cadillac Homestead

With its more spacious and versatile interior, excellent balance of power and efficiency, exclusive amenities, and highly competitive pricing, the 2025 Cadillac XT6 holds many advantages over the Audi Q7. We invite you to see our current Cadillac specials and XT6 selection to upgrade to one of these fine luxury SUVs soon.

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¹Based on EPA city estimate 21/highway estimate 27 for 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder FWD and fuel tank capacity. Your range may be less.

²Based on EPA city estimate 18/highway estimate 25 for 3.6-liter V-6 AWD and fuel tank capacity. Your range may be less.

³20 city/26 highway/22 combined city/hwy MPG (2025 Audi Q7 45 TFSI). EPA estimates. Your mileage will vary and depends on several factors including your driving habits and vehicle condition.

⁴Requires 3.6L V6 engine. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner's Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

⁵When properly equipped.

⁶Based on EPA city estimate 19/highway estimate 26 for 3.6-liter V-6 FWD and fuel tank capacity. Your range may be less.

⁷Turn Signal-Initiated Lane Change and Automatic Lane Change not available while trailering. Always pay attention while driving and when using Super Cruise. Do not use a hand-held device. Requires active Super Cruise plan or trial. Terms apply. Visit cadillac.com/supercruise for compatible roads and full details.