Verdict
At RM462,272, the Audi Q7 is just RM3,272 dearer than the RM459,000 Lotus Emeya, yet it brings seven seats and a 770-litre boot against the Lotus’s five seats and 509 litres. The Emeya counters hard with 603 hp, 710 Nm and a 4.15-second 0-100 km/h time, versus 333 hp, 500 Nm and 5.6 seconds for the Q7. Its 102 kWh battery also quotes 610 km of range and accepts up to 420 kW DC charging. Choose carefully: the Emeya is 2,241 mm wide, 273 mm broader than the Q7 for Malaysian parking bays.
Q7
Pick the Audi Q7 if you need seven seats, a 770-litre boot and a less intimidating 1,968 mm body width.
Emeya
Pick the Lotus Emeya if outright pace, a 610 km claimed EV range and a five-year vehicle warranty matter more than rear-seat count.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q7 RM462,272; Lotus Emeya RM459,000.
- Performance: Audi Q7 333 hp, 500 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds; Lotus Emeya 603 hp, 710 Nm and 4.15 seconds.
- Seating and boot: Audi Q7 7 seats and 770 litres; Lotus Emeya 5 seats and 509 litres.
- Energy system: Audi Q7 2,995 cc petrol unit with 48V assistance and an 85-litre tank; Lotus Emeya 102 kWh battery with 610 km EV range.
- Charging: Audi Q7 has no AC or DC charging rating; Lotus Emeya supports 22 kW AC and 420 kW DC.
- Warranty: Audi Q7 2 years/unlimited mileage; Lotus Emeya 5 years/150,000 km plus an 8-year/200,000 km battery warranty.
Q7
- Seven seats and a 770-litre boot.
- Adaptive air suspension and all-wheel steering.
- Matrix LED headlamps, OLED tail lights and a 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen system.
- Slower than the Emeya: 0-100 km/h takes 5.6 seconds versus 4.15 seconds.
- Two-year warranty is shorter than the Emeya’s five-year cover.
- RM1,632 annual road tax is RM192 higher.
Emeya
- 603 hp, 710 Nm and a 4.15-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 102 kWh battery, 610 km claimed range and up to 420 kW DC charging.
- Five-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty and 8-year/200,000 km battery cover.
- Only five seats and a 509-litre boot, against the Q7’s seven seats and 770 litres.
- At 2,241 mm wide, it is 273 mm wider than the Q7.
- Fixed rear seats lack the Q7’s split-folding middle and last rows.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM462,272 | RM459,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Grand Tourer |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,632 | RM1,440✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing, 48V Electric Motor Assistance | 800V 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 | — | 603 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 710 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 102 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 610 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 420 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 | 4.15 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 mm | 5,139 mm |
| Width | 1,968 mm | 2,241 mm |
| Height | 1,740 mm | 1,459 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,994 mm | 3,069 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 85 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 770 litres✓ | 509 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/35R22 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R22 | 285/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Pirelli P-Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 20" 5-spoke Aero Grey Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 20" 5-spoke Aero Grey Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Air Suspension, All-wheel steering | Continuous Dampening Control with Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Electronic 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 rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam and Sequential Indicators | Projector LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| Taillamps | Full OLED Tail lights | Full LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | Fixed |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Rear | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| 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 | 15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Automatic with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Entry |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, with Surround View |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Soft-close Doors | No |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Tyre puncture repair kit |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty |
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 Emeya FAQ
Is the Audi Q7 or Lotus Emeya better?
The Q7 is better for seven occupants, luggage and a narrower SUV body. The Emeya is better for performance, EV range and warranty duration, with 603 hp and a 610 km claimed range.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q7 costs RM462,272 and the Lotus Emeya costs RM459,000, so the Q7 is RM3,272 more expensive.
Which is more practical for a family?
The Audi Q7 is the practical choice: it has seven seats, a 770-litre boot and split-folding second- and third-row seats. The Emeya has five seats, a 509-litre boot and fixed rear seats.