Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | Lexus ES | Audi Q7 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@4700 |
4.2L V8 OHC-4v 350 hp@6800 325 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,776 mm | 3,002 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,854 mm | 5,085 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,984 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,737 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,624 kg | 2,390 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 100 L | -30 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 950 mm | 1,003 mm | 949 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 991 mm | -56 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 912 mm | 942 mm | -30 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 899 mm | -899 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,234 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 742 mm | -742 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,733 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 416 L | 309 L | 107 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.7 | 1,136 L | 13.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 | 2,512 L | 12.7 |
2010 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not very supportive. Felt like a hollowed out barrel. Only support was on the outside edges. see full Lexus ES review |
2008 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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat legroom is greater than other vehicles I evaluated in this category: Acura MDX, BMW X5, Mercedes ML; seats more plush; more cargo space. see full Audi Q7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great front seats for long drives. see full Audi Q7 review |