Audi Q7 vs Lexus RX
Verdict
At RM462,272 for the Audi Q7 and RM468,888 for the Lexus RX, the Lexus is RM6,616 dearer but gives up two seats, 58 hp and 70 Nm. The Q7 is the bigger, faster SUV here: 5.6 seconds to 100 km/h, 770 litres of boot space and seven seats make it the more useful family hauler. The RX counters with a 5-year warranty against 2 years, lower RM754 annual road tax and a tidier 4,890 mm length. This is performance and space versus ownership cover and easier sizing.
Pick the Audi Q7 if you need seven seats, stronger 333 hp/500 Nm outputs and the quicker 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Lexus RX if a 5-year warranty, lower RM754 annual road tax and a smaller 4,890 mm body matter more than outright pace.
Key differences
- Seats: Audi Q7 7; Lexus RX 5
- Power and torque: Audi Q7 333 hp/500 Nm; Lexus RX 275 hp/430 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Audi Q7 5.6 s; Lexus RX 7.6 s
- Size: Audi Q7 5,052 mm long; Lexus RX 4,890 mm long
- Boot space: Audi Q7 770 L; Lexus RX 612 L
- Warranty: Audi Q7 2 years; Lexus RX 5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 462,272✓ | RM 468,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,995 cc | 2,393 cc |
| Power | 333 hp✓ | 275 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm✓ | 430 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.6 s✓ | 7.6 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 mm | 4,890 mm |
| Width | 1,968 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,740 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,994 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Boot space | 770 L✓ | 612 L |
| Fuel tank | 85 L | 68 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8✓ | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,632 | RM 754✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Q7
- Seven-seat cabin
- Stronger 333 hp and 500 Nm outputs
- Larger 770 L boot
- Shorter 2-year warranty
- Higher RM1,632 annual road tax
- Longer 5,052 mm body to place in tight car parks
RX
- Longer 5-year warranty
- Lower RM754 annual road tax
- Smaller 4,890 mm length
- Five seats only
- Slower 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 612 L boot
Q7 vs RX FAQ
Is the Audi Q7 or Lexus RX better?
The Audi Q7 is better for space and performance, with seven seats, 333 hp and a 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time. The Lexus RX is better for warranty cover and road tax, with 5 years and RM754 a year.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus RX costs RM6,616 more than the Audi Q7. That extra spend does not buy more seats or power, but the RX does have the longer 5-year warranty and lower annual road tax.
Which SUV has more boot space?
The Audi Q7 has more boot space, at 770 litres versus 612 litres in the Lexus RX. It also has the longer wheelbase, 2,994 mm against 2,850 mm.