Verdict
At RM462,272, the Q7 costs RM3,272 more than the RM459,000 Emeya, but this is a choice of job rather than money. The Audi brings seven seats, a 770-litre boot and a 2,994-mm wheelbase for family duty, backed by a 2,995-cc petrol powertrain with 48V electric motor assistance. The five-seat Lotus reaches 100 km/h in 4.15 seconds against 5.6 seconds, and its two motors produce 603 hp and 710 Nm. Its 102-kWh battery claims 610 km, with 22-kW AC and 420-kW DC charging. Both have all-wheel drive and 250-km/h top speeds.
Pick the Audi Q7 if seven seats, a 770-litre boot and five ISOFIX positions matter more than outright acceleration.
Pick the Lotus Emeya if you want 603 hp, a 610-km claimed EV range and a 4.15-second 0-100 km/h time in a five-seat grand tourer.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q7 RM462,272; Lotus Emeya RM459,000.
- Output: Audi Q7 333 hp and 500 Nm; Lotus Emeya 603 hp and 710 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Audi Q7 5.6 seconds; Lotus Emeya 4.15 seconds.
- Seating: Audi Q7 seven seats; Lotus Emeya five seats.
- Boot space: Audi Q7 770 litres; Lotus Emeya 509 litres.
- Manufacturer warranty: Audi Q7 two years unlimited mileage; Lotus Emeya five years or 150,000 km.
Q7
- Seven seats and a 770-litre boot.
- Five ISOFIX positions across the middle and last rows.
- Adaptive air suspension with all-wheel steering.
- 333 hp and 500 Nm fall well short of the Emeya's 603 hp and 710 Nm.
- 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.45 seconds slower.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty is shorter than the Emeya's five-year cover.
Emeya
- 603 hp, 710 Nm and 4.15 seconds from 0-100 km/h.
- 102-kWh battery with 610 km claimed range, 22-kW AC and 420-kW DC charging.
- Five-year/150,000-km manufacturer warranty plus an eight-year/200,000-km battery warranty.
- Five seats versus the Q7's seven.
- 509-litre boot is 261 litres smaller than the Q7's.
- Fixed rear seats, where the Q7 has split-folding middle and last rows.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 462,272 | RM 459,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Grand Tourer |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing, 48V Electric Motor Assistance | — |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 333 hp | — |
| Torque | 500 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| 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 Type | — | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 102 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 610 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| 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) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| 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 |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| 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 |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 1,632 | RM 1,440✓ |
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 vs Emeya FAQ
Is the Audi Q7 or Lotus Emeya better?
Neither is better at every task. The Q7 is the better family vehicle with seven seats and a 770-litre boot; the Emeya is the stronger, faster choice with 603 hp and a 4.15-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q7 costs RM3,272 more than the Lotus Emeya. The gap is small, so the decision should turn on seating, luggage capacity and EV charging rather than purchase price.
Which is more practical for a large family?
The Audi Q7 is clearly more practical: it has seven seats, a 770-litre boot, split-folding middle and last rows, and five ISOFIX positions. The Emeya has five seats, a 509-litre boot and fixed rear seats.