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 | 2,850 mm | 3,002 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,826 mm | 5,085 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,821 mm | 1,984 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,737 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,755 kg | 2,390 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 71 L | 100 L | -29 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 960 mm | 1,003 mm | 959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,105 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 991 mm | -51 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,306 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 942 mm | -17 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 | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,733 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 360 L | 309 L | 51 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.7 | 1,136 L | 11.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.7 | 2,512 L | 10.7 |
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 |