Lexus LX 2007 vs Audi Q7 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.7 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus LX) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi Q7) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 233 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Lexus LX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LX engine produces 134 HP more power than Audi Q7, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Audi Q7. Thanks to more power Lexus LX reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.5 | 10.5 | |
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The Audi Q7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LX consumes 4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q7, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus LX could require 600 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Audi Q7 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 840'000 km | 500'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus LX engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 2 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus LX might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.99 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.97 m | 1.98 m | |
| Height: | 1.92 m | 1.74 m | |
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Lexus LX is smaller, but higher. Lexus LX is 10 cm shorter than the Audi Q7, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus LX is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 8 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 775 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 775 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 430 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2560 litres | 2035 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus LX (by 525 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LX is 0.8 metres more than that of the Audi Q7, which means Lexus LX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`300 | 2`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 28 400 | 6400 | |
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