

Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Audi Q7 | Lexus RX | |
Engine | 4.2L V8 OHC-4v 350 hp@6800 325 lb-ft@3500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6200 257 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.2 in | 107.9 in | 10.3 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 187.8 in | 12.4 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 74.2 in | 3.9 in |
Height | 68.4 in | 66.3 in | 2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 5269 lb. | 4348 lb. | 921 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 7.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 39.1 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 58.0 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.6 in | -55.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.1 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.7 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.1 in | 57.6 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 36.8 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 0.0 in | 35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.6 in | 0.0 in | 48.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 0.0 in | 29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 107.6 in (over 3 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 27.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.9 ft3 | 40.0 ft3 | -29.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 40.1 ft3 | 40.0 | 0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 88.7 ft3 | 80.3 ft3 | 8.4 ft3 |
2009 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The middle seat of all the SUVs we looked at, had the most room to move furthest forward or backward to allow far rear seat passengers most accommodation. see full Audi Q7 review |
2012 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Lexus have also tended to be more comfortable than competitors. The front seats in the RX are generously sized and very comfortably shaped. They're softer than those in competitors (the Cadillac SRX's buckets are borderline hard), yet are properly supportive. Though the side bolsters aren't large--only the upholstery, black with white perforations, differs from the regular RX 350--lateral support is sufficient for how the Lexus asks to be driven (we'll get to this). see full Lexus RX review |
2012 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Probably because they were designed to fold in a single step to form a nearly flat floor, the 40-20-40 rear seats in the RX 350 aren't nearly as comfortable as the front seats. Passengers have plenty of room, but the seat cushion is too low to provide adults with thigh support and the seat back is too flat. The rear seat in the SRX isn't as roomy, and isn't much more comfortable. But I'd much rather spend time in the back seat of some other competitors. see full Lexus RX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Lexus RX.