Verdict
At RM462,272, the Audi Q7 costs RM22,384 more than the RM429,888 Lexus RZ, but it is the practical choice for a larger family: seven seats, a 770-litre boot and a 2,994 mm wheelbase matter on school runs and interstate trips. Its 333 hp, 500 Nm 3.0-litre petrol unit reaches 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds, just behind the RZ’s 5.3 seconds. The Lexus counters with a 71.4 kWh battery, 440 km EV range, 150 kW DC charging and far lower RM335 annual road tax versus RM1,632.
Q7
Pick the Audi Q7 if you need seven seats, a 770-litre boot and the flexibility of an 85-litre petrol tank for long-distance family use.
RZ
Pick the Lexus RZ if you can live with five seats and want 440 km EV range, 150 kW DC charging, quicker acceleration and RM1,297 less annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q7 RM462,272; Lexus RZ RM429,888.
- Powertrain: Audi Q7 333 hp/500 Nm 2,995 cc petrol unit; Lexus RZ two motors with 308 hp/435 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Audi Q7 5.6 seconds; Lexus RZ 5.3 seconds.
- Seats and boot: Audi Q7 seven seats/770 litres; Lexus RZ five seats/522 litres.
- EV range and charging: Audi Q7 no EV range or charging rating; Lexus RZ 440 km, 11 kW AC and 150 kW DC.
- Annual road tax: Audi Q7 RM1,632; Lexus RZ RM335.
Q7
- Seven seats and a 770-litre boot.
- 2,994 mm wheelbase and 85-litre fuel tank.
- Adaptive air suspension, all-wheel steering and 22-inch alloys.
- RM22,384 dearer to buy.
- RM1,632 annual road tax versus the RZ’s RM335.
- 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time is 0.3 seconds slower.
RZ
- 440 km EV range from a 71.4 kWh battery.
- 150 kW DC and 11 kW AC charging.
- Five-year vehicle warranty plus eight-year unlimited-mileage EV battery warranty.
- Five seats and a 522-litre boot, against the Q7’s seven seats and 770 litres.
- 4,805 mm length and 2,850 mm wheelbase are smaller than the Q7’s 5,052 mm and 2,994 mm.
- 160 km/h top speed versus 250 km/h.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM462,272 | RM429,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,632 | RM335✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing, 48V Electric Motor Assistance | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 333 hp | — |
| Torque | 500 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore | 84.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 308 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 435 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 71.4 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 440 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 150 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed tiptronic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Audi AG | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds | 5.3 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 mm | 4,805 mm |
| Width | 1,968 mm | 1,895 mm |
| Height | 1,740 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,994 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,125 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 85 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 770 litres✓ | 522 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/35R22 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R22 | 235/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 20" Aluminium in Black and Bright Machined Finish |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 20" Aluminium in Black and Bright Machined Finish |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack And Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Air Suspension, All-wheel steering | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for three middle row passenger seats and two last row seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam and Sequential Indicators | Bi-LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam and Sequential Indicators |
| Taillamps | Full OLED Tail lights | Full LED with Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | 10-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 3 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Manual Rear Door Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 10.1" Touchscreen with MIB 3, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen Sound System | 14" EMV Touchscreen with Bluetooth, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Wired Android Auto, Wireless Apple CarPlay and 12-speaker Lexus Premium Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation (with Smart Card Key) |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Soft-close Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year, unlimited mileage warranty on EV battery |
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.
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Q7 vs RZ FAQ
Is the Audi Q7 or Lexus RZ better?
The Q7 is better for seven occupants and luggage, with 770 litres of boot space. The RZ is better for lower running tax, EV driving and outright acceleration, reaching 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q7 costs RM462,272 and the Lexus RZ costs RM429,888, so the Q7 is RM22,384 more expensive.
Which is cheaper to tax each year?
The Lexus RZ is cheaper at RM335 annual road tax. The Audi Q7 is RM1,632 annually, a RM1,297 difference.