Audi Q7 vs Lexus LX

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Audi Q7 a rating. ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Lexus LX. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

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Feature Showdown

The Audi Q7 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Lexus LX gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q7 stands out with Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Lexus LX. The Lexus LX counters with wireless charging and Mark Levinson audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Audi Q7 uses a 4-cylinder petrol with direct fuel injection system, turbocharging producing 185kW and 370Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed tiptronic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 seconds.

The Lexus LX responds with a Petrol making 305kW and 650Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.7 seconds.

The Lexus LX has the clear power advantage at 305kW vs 185kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Lexus LX is 0.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Audi Q7 measures 5,052mm long on a 2,994mm wheelbase, 48mm shorter than the Lexus LX at 5,100mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 780L in the Audi Q7 and 487L in the Lexus LX, giving the Audi Q7 a 293L advantage.

For towing, the Lexus LX leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 1,500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Audi Q7's turning circle is 0.3 m tighter, 12.5 m against 12.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi Q7 costs about $2,651 a year (9.3 L/100km) and fuel for the Lexus LX about $3,392 a year (11.9 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $741 a year less for the Audi Q7.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q7) and 5 years / Unlimited (Lexus LX). Capped-price servicing: no data (Audi Q7), 4 years (Lexus LX).

Where each one leads

The Audi Q7: the lower starting price ($108,815 against $167,700), the bigger boot with the seats up (780L against 487L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,651 a year against $3,392).

The Lexus LX: more power (305kW against 185kW) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 2,000kg).

The Verdict

Audi Q7 scores higher, 66 vs 61

The Audi Q7 scores 66 to the Lexus LX's 61 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Audi Q7 ahead by 24 points), value (Audi Q7 ahead by 20 points), performance (Lexus LX ahead by 19 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi Q7 costs about $741 less (9.3 L/100km against 11.9 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 780L in the Audi Q7, 487L in the Lexus LX.

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