Verdict
At RM462,272, the Audi Q7 costs RM3,272 more than the RM459,000 Lotus Emeya, yet they serve sharply different Malaysian needs. The Q7’s seven seats and 770-litre boot make it the practical family choice, while its 333 hp V6 reaches 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds. The Emeya is the faster electric alternative: 603 hp, 710 Nm and 4.15 seconds, plus a 102 kWh battery rated for 610 km and 420 kW DC charging. Its RM1,440 annual road tax is also RM192 lower, but five seats and a 509-litre boot limit its touring usefulness.
Q7
Pick the Audi Q7 if you need seven seats, a 770-litre boot and flexible split-folding rear rows for family duty.
Emeya
Pick the Lotus Emeya if you want 603 hp electric performance, a 610 km rated range and 420 kW DC charging.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q7 RM462,272; Lotus Emeya RM459,000.
- Power and torque: Audi Q7 333 hp and 500 Nm; Lotus Emeya 603 hp and 710 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Audi Q7 5.6 seconds; Lotus Emeya 4.15 seconds.
- Seating and boot space: Audi Q7 7 seats and 770 litres; Lotus Emeya 5 seats and 509 litres.
- Annual road tax: Audi Q7 RM1,632; Lotus Emeya RM1,440.
- Warranty: Audi Q7 2 years/unlimited mileage; Lotus Emeya 5 years/150,000 km, plus 8 years/200,000 km for the battery.
Q7
- Seven seats with 770 litres of boot space
- Split-folding middle and last rows
- All-wheel steering and adaptive air suspension
- 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time trails the Emeya’s 4.15 seconds
- Petrol-hybrid powertrain has RM1,632 annual road tax against the Emeya’s RM1,440
- Two-year warranty is shorter in duration than the Emeya’s five-year cover
Emeya
- 603 hp and 710 Nm from two electric motors
- 102 kWh battery with 610 km rated range
- 420 kW DC and 22 kW AC charging capability
- Five seats and 509 litres of boot space versus the Q7’s seven seats and 770 litres
- Fixed rear seats lack the Q7’s split-folding middle and last rows
- Four front parking sensors versus the Q7’s six, and no soft-close doors
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM462,272 | RM459,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Grand Tourer |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,632 | RM1,440✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing, 48V Electric Motor Assistance | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 333 hp at 5,200 rpm | — |
| Torque | 500 Nm at 1,370 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 84.5 mm × 89 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 603 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 710 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 102 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 610 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 420 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed tiptronic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Audi AG | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds | 4.15 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 mm | 5,139 mm |
| Width | 1,968 mm | 2,241 mm |
| Height | 1,740 mm | 1,459 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,994 mm | 3,069 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 85 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 770 litres✓ | 509 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/35R22 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R22 | 285/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Pirelli P-Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 20" 5-spoke Aero Grey Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 20" 5-spoke Aero Grey Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Air Suspension, All-wheel steering | Continuous Dampening Control with Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side) | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Electronic 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 rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam and Sequential Indicators | Projector LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| Taillamps | Full OLED Tail lights | Full LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | Fixed |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Rear | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| 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 | 15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Automatic with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Entry |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, with Surround View |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Soft-close Doors | No |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Tyre puncture repair kit |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty |
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 Emeya FAQ
Is the Audi Q7 or Lotus Emeya better?
The Q7 is better for carrying people and luggage, with seven seats and a 770-litre boot. The Emeya is better for outright pace and electric driving, delivering 603 hp, 710 Nm and a 4.15-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q7 costs RM462,272 and the Lotus Emeya costs RM459,000, so the Q7 is RM3,272 more expensive.
Which is better for long family trips?
The Audi Q7 is the stronger family-trip car because it has seven seats, a 770-litre boot, split-folding rear rows and an 85-litre fuel tank. The Emeya has five seats, a 509-litre boot and fixed rear seats.
