The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 450h Automatic (12 - 15) vs. Audi SQ7 TDI tiptronic (16 - 18)
€ 60,000

€ 93,400

€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,400
ⓘ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 11.8 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Audi SQ7 TDI.
Lexus RX 450h
Audi SQ7 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
118
199.6
187.8 in
Length
199.6 in
107.9 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus RX 450h
Audi SQ7 TDI
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5170 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6680 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
6.83 %

General
Lexus RX 450h
Audi SQ7 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 SQ7 TDI
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers and electric driven compressor
Engine Code
CZAC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
295 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 3750 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
295 hp
429 hp
Audi SQ7 TDI
No data
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Audi SQ7 TDI
Performance
Lexus RX 450h
Audi SQ7 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi SQ7 TDI
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16.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
Lexus RX 450h
16.33 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
Audi SQ7 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 450h
Audi SQ7 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
37 mpg
33 mpg
Audi SQ7 TDI
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
641 mi
Range
734 mi
Lexus RX 450h
641 mi
734 mi
Audi SQ7 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).
148.1 kWh
Lexus RX 450h
119.4 kWh
148.1 kWh
Audi SQ7 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RX 450h
Audi SQ7 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1510 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
22.8 cu ft












44.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data