Compare the2025 Aston Martin DBXVS 2024 Audi SQ7

The Aston Martin DBX has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The SQ7 doesn’t offer knee airbags.

Both the DBX and the SQ7 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors and rear cross-path warning.

The DBX comes with a full 3-year/unlimited-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes free 24-hour roadside assistance. The SQ7’s 50,000-mile basic warranty expires sooner.

The DBX’s 4.0 turbo V8 produces 197 more horsepower (697 vs. 500) and 96 lbs.-ft. more torque (664 vs. 568) than the SQ7’s 4.0 turbo V8 hybrid.

As tested in Car and Driver the Aston Martin DBX is faster than the Audi SQ7:

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the DBX’s fuel efficiency. The SQ7 doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

The DBX has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The SQ7 doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Aston Martin DBX higher (5 out of 10) than the Audi SQ7 (3). This means the DBX produces up to 16.5 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the SQ7 every 15,000 miles.

A nine-speed automatic is standard on the Aston Martin DBX, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only an eight-speed automatic is available for the SQ7.

The DBX’s launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The SQ7 doesn’t offer launch control.

For better stopping power the DBX’s brake rotors are larger than those on the SQ7:

The DBX has standard heat-treated ceramic brake rotors, which last ten to twenty times as long as conventional cast iron rotors, don’t rust, don’t fade during repeated high speed braking, and their lighter weight contribute to better braking, handling and acceleration. The SQ7 doesn’t offer ceramic brake rotors.

For better traction and acceleration, the DBX has larger rear tires than the SQ7 (325/35R22 vs. 285/40R21).

The DBX’s standard 325/35R22 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 35 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the SQ7’s standard 40 series tires. The DBX’s optional 285/35R23 front and 325/30R23 rear tires have a lower 35 series front and 30 series rear profile than the SQ7’s 40 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the DBX has standard 22-inch wheels. Only 21-inch wheels are available on the SQ7. The DBX offers optional 23-inch wheels.

The DBX has a standard space-saver spare tire so you can replace a flat tire and drive to have the flat repaired or replaced. A spare tire isn’t available on the SQ7; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the DBX’s wheelbase is 2.6 inches longer than on the SQ7 (120.5 inches vs. 117.9 inches).

The DBX handles at .95 G’s, while the SQ7 Premium Plus pulls only .91 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The DBX executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the SQ7 Premium Plus (24.4 seconds @ .79 average G’s vs. 25.2 seconds @ .76 average G’s).

The Aston Martin DBX may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 350 pounds less than the Audi SQ7.

The DBX has 1 inch more front headroom, 1.2 inches more rear headroom and 2.1 inches more rear legroom than the SQ7.

Flexibility is maximized at the game, campground or a drive-in theatre in the DBX when its optional tailgating rear seats are deployed, allowing people to sit facing out of the liftgate. (Do not use while vehicle is in motion.) The SQ7 doesn’t offer tailgating seats.

The DBX has a much larger cargo volume than the SQ7 with its rear seat up (22.5 vs. 14.2 cubic feet).

The DBX’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the SQ7’s (5940 vs. 0 pounds).

Standard Trailer Stability Control on the DBX uses the Electronic Stability Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The SQ7 doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

Optional air conditioned front and rear seats keep the DBX’s passengers comfortable and take the sting out of hot leather in summer. The SQ7 doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats for the second row.