The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 450h AWD CVT (16 - 18) vs. Audi Q7 6.0 TDI V12 quattro tiptronic (09 - 13)
€ 58,900

€ 132,400

€ 58,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 132,400
ⓘ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 6.8 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Audi Q7 V12 TDI.
Lexus RX 450h
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
66.3
74.6
85.8
68.4
78.7
85.7
74.6 in
Width
78.7 in
85.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.7 in
66.3 in
Height
68.4 in
109.8
192.5
118.2
199.3
192.5 in
Length
199.3 in
109.8 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus RX 450h
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
4751 lb
Curb Weight
5908 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7220 lb

Weight Difference:
1157 lb
19.58 %

General
Lexus RX 450h
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
AL2
Generation
4L
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus RX 450h
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
CCGA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
5.9 L / 289 cu in
309 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 3750 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
309 hp
493 hp
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
No data
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Performance
Lexus RX 450h
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi Q7 V12 TDI
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15.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.98 lb/hp
Lexus RX 450h
15.38 lb/hp
11.98 lb/hp
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 450h
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
45 mpg
21 mpg
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
45 mpg
city
16 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
777 mi
Range
550 mi
Lexus RX 450h
777 mi
550 mi
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
232.6 kWh
Lexus RX 450h
98.5 kWh
232.6 kWh
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
480 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RX 450h
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.9 cu ft












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