Lexus LX 2007 vs Audi Q7 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.7 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Lexus LX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LX engine produces 127 HP more power than Audi Q7, but torque is 20 NM less than Audi Q7. Thanks to more power Lexus LX reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.5 | 9.1 | |
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The Audi Q7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LX consumes 5.4 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 810 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| Audi Q7 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 225 mm (8.9 inches) | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus LX can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
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. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 775 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2560 litres | 2035 litres | |
| Lexus LX has 345 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q7. 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`300 | 3`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 26 800 | 17 400 | |
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