Verdict
The Audi Q7 is the more capable family hauler: seven seats, a 770-litre boot and a 2,994-mm wheelbase make a material difference against the Lexus RX’s five seats, 612 litres and 2,850 mm. Its 333 hp, 500 Nm V6 and 5.6-second sprint also leave the 275 hp RX well behind. The Lexus counters with a five-year warranty, heated and ventilated front and rear seats, plus RM754 annual road tax versus RM1,632. For Malaysian buyers carrying more than five, the Audi’s extra practicality is decisive; for five-seat luxury ownership, the Lexus is the gentler bill.
Pick the Audi Q7 if you need seven seats, 770 litres of boot space and 5.6-second 0-100 km/h performance.
Pick the Lexus RX if you want the lower RM754 annual road tax, five-year warranty and heated and ventilated seating.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q7 RM462,272; Lexus RX RM468,888.
- Performance: Audi Q7 333 hp, 500 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds; Lexus RX 275 hp, 430 Nm and 7.6 seconds.
- Seating and boot: Audi Q7 has 7 seats and 770 litres; Lexus RX has 5 seats and 612 litres.
- Dimensions: Audi Q7 is 5,052 mm long with a 2,994-mm wheelbase; Lexus RX is 4,890 mm long with a 2,850-mm wheelbase.
- Annual road tax: Audi Q7 RM1,632; Lexus RX RM754.
- Warranty: Audi Q7 gets 2 years with unlimited mileage; Lexus RX gets 5 years with unlimited mileage.
Q7
- Seven seats and a 770-litre boot.
- 333 hp, 500 Nm and a 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Adaptive air suspension, all-wheel steering and 22-inch wheels.
- RM1,632 annual road tax versus RM754.
- Two-year unlimited-mileage warranty versus five years.
- No listed heated or ventilated seats, unlike the Lexus front and rear seats.
RX
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
- Heated and ventilated front and rear seats.
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert and adaptive cruise control with Stop and Go.
- Only five seats versus the Audi’s seven.
- 612-litre boot trails the Audi’s 770 litres.
- 275 hp and 430 Nm result in a slower 7.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
| 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 at 5,200 rpm✓ | 275 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 500 Nm at 1,370 rpm✓ | 430 Nm at 1,700 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 84.5 mm × 89 mm | 87.5 mm × 99.5 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 | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side) | 7 (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 larger families, with seven seats, a 770-litre boot and much quicker 5.6-second acceleration. The Lexus RX suits five occupants who prioritise a five-year warranty, lower road tax and ventilated seating.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus RX costs RM6,616 more than the Audi Q7. That is a narrow gap, but the Audi’s annual road tax is RM878 higher, while the Lexus warranty runs three years longer.
Which SUV is more practical for passengers and luggage?
The Audi Q7 is more practical. It has seven seats, five three-point belts in the rear two rows, ISOFIX provision across three middle-row and two last-row positions, and a 770-litre boot. The Lexus RX has five seats and 612 litres.
