The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 450h Automatic (12 - 15) vs. Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
€ 60,000

€ 64,400

€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus RX 450h is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.1 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI.
Lexus RX 450h
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
66.3
74.2
83.5
68.5
77.5
87.1
74.2 in
Width
77.5 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.1 in
66.3 in
Height
68.5 in
107.9
187.8
117.9
198.9
187.8 in
Length
198.9 in
107.9 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus RX 450h
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6096 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.27 %

General
Lexus RX 450h
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
AL1
Generation
4M
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus RX 450h
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CRTC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
295 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
295 hp
268 hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
No data
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Performance
Lexus RX 450h
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 450h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
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16.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.03 lb/hp
Lexus RX 450h
16.33 lb/hp
17.03 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 450h
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
37 mpg
40 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
37 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
641 mi
Range
790 mi
Lexus RX 450h
641 mi
790 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
121.3 kWh
Lexus RX 450h
119.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RX 450h
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
25.2 cu ft












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