Audi Q6 e-tron vs Lexus RX

The Audi Q6 e-tron starts from $97,935 before on-road costs, while the Lexus RX opens at $90,350. That makes the Lexus RX the more affordable entry point by $7,585.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $107,729 and $99,385 respectively.

The Audi Q6 e-tron qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Lexus RX, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Audi Q6 e-tron and Lexus RX hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the Audi Q6 e-tron and 90% for the Lexus RX.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Audi Q6 e-tron packs more ADAS features with 9 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Lexus RX.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Audi Q6 e-tron and 8 in the Lexus RX. The Audi Q6 e-tron adds a 360-degree camera that the Lexus RX misses.

The Audi Q6 e-tron features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 11.9-inch digital dash, while the Lexus RX gets a 14-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q6 e-tron stands out with Bang & Olufsen audio that you will not find on the Lexus RX. The Lexus RX counters with head-up display, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, Lexus Premium Sound audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Audi Q6 e-tron uses a Electric producing 185kW and 450Nm of torque, sent through a single speed to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.6 seconds.

The Lexus RX responds with a Hybrid making 179kW and 221Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.7 seconds.

The Audi Q6 e-tron has the clear power advantage at 185kW vs 179kW. In the real-world sprint, the Audi Q6 e-tron is 0.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Audi Q6 e-tron measures 4,771mm long on a 2,899mm wheelbase, 119mm shorter than the Lexus RX at 4,890mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q6 e-tron generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 526L in the Audi Q6 e-tron and 612L in the Lexus RX, giving the Lexus RX a 86L advantage.

For towing, the Audi Q6 e-tron leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Audi Q6 e-tron) vs 4 years / 100,000km (Lexus RX). The Audi Q6 e-tron has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —4yr (Lexus RX).