The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (07 - 09) vs. Lexus RX 450h Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 71,700

€ 59,700

€ 71,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi Q7 4.2 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 12.4 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Lexus RX 450h.
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Lexus RX 450h
68.4
78.1
85.7
66.3
74.2
83.5
78.1 in
Width
74.2 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
68.4 in
Height
66.3 in
118.2
200.2
107.9
187.8
200.2 in
Length
187.8 in
118.2 in
Wheelbase
107.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Lexus RX 450h
5335 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6867 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5952 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
9.71 %

General
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Lexus RX 450h
4L
Generation
AL1
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 4.2 TDI
Lexus RX 450h
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BTR
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
322 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
295 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
322 hp
295 hp
Lexus RX 450h
561 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
561 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus RX 450h
Performance
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Lexus RX 450h
147 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 450h
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16.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.33 lb/hp
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
16.57 lb/hp
16.33 lb/hp
Lexus RX 450h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Lexus RX 450h
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
21 mpg
37 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
16 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
560 mi
Range
641 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
560 mi
641 mi
Lexus RX 450h
Environmental Impact
228.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
228.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Lexus RX 450h
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Lexus RX 450h
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
21.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft











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