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
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
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM462,272✓ | RM468,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,632 | RM754✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing, 48V Electric Motor Assistance | 16-valve DOHC Direct and Port injection with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | 2,393 cc |
| Horsepower | 333 hp✓ | 275 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm✓ | 430 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore | 84.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 11 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed tiptronic | 8-Speed Direct Shift |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Audi AG | Aisin |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds✓ | 7.6 seconds |
| 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 |
| Weight | — | 1,914 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 85 litres | 68 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 770 litres✓ | 612 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/35R22 | 235/50R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R22 | 235/50R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Bridgestone Alenza 001 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy with Hyper Chrome Metallic Machined Finish |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy with Hyper Chrome Metallic Machined Finish |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Air Suspension, All-wheel steering | Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) |
| 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 |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam and Sequential Indicators | Adaptive LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full OLED Tail lights | LED Combination |
| 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 Memory Function, Heated and Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | Power Folding and Recline, 40:20:40 Split-folding, Heated and Ventilated |
| 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 |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front 12-volt, 4 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| 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 Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with 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 | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera and 3D Function |
| 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 |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
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 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.
