Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Lexus GS | Audi Q7 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 303 hp@6200 274 lb-ft@3600 |
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 | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 118.2 in | -6 in |
Length | 190.0 in | 200.2 in | -10.2 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 78.1 in | -6.4 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 68.4 in | -12.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3869 lb. | 5269 lb. | -1400 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -7.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 39.5 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 58.7 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 0.0 in | 54.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 41.3 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.0 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 58.1 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 0.0 in | 51.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 37.1 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.6 in | -48.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 107.6 in (over 3 rows) | -27.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.7 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | 1.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.7 | 40.1 ft3 | -27.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.7 ft3 | 88.7 ft3 | -76 ft3 |
2007 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very good front seats with excellent back and head/neck spport for those of us who are spinally challengged. see full Lexus GS review |
2007 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
comfortable but tight see full Lexus GS review |
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 |