The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 10) vs. Lexus RX 450h AWD CVT (16 - 18)
€ 54,700

€ 58,900

€ 54,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.8 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Lexus RX 450h.
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Lexus RX 450h
68.4
78.1
85.7
66.3
74.6
85.8
78.1 in
Width
74.6 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.8 in
68.4 in
Height
66.3 in
118.2
200.4
109.8
192.5
200.4 in
Length
192.5 in
118.2 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Lexus RX 450h
5335 lb
Curb Weight
4751 lb
6768 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5986 lb

Weight Difference:
584 lb
10.95 %

General
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Lexus RX 450h
4L
Generation
AL2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Lexus RX 450h
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CASA, CCMA, CJGA, CNRB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
237 hp
309 hp
Lexus RX 450h
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
406 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus RX 450h
Performance
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Lexus RX 450h
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 450h
▶ REPLAY
22.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.38 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
22.51 lb/hp
15.38 lb/hp
Lexus RX 450h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Lexus RX 450h
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
26 mpg
45 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
21 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
698 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
698 mi
777 mi
Lexus RX 450h
Environmental Impact
183.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
98.5 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
183.1 kWh
98.5 kWh
Lexus RX 450h
Euro 6a (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Lexus RX 450h
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
21.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft












57.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.6 cu ft