Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
Model | Lexus RX | Audi Q7 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 205 kW@6200 348 Nm@4700 |
supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 245 kW@5500 441 Nm@2900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,741 mm | 2,995 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,770 mm | 5,070 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,885 mm | 1,969 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,684 mm | 1,740 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,972 kg | 2,240 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 85 L | -12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 975 mm | 18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,473 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 986 mm | -28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,463 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 986 mm | -51 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 912 mm | -912 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,255 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 742 mm | -742 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,786 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,133 L | 419 L | -418 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 40.0 | 1,062 L | 39 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,274 L | 2,027 L | 0 L |
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.
2017 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Now that the Audi Q7's price and styling have been given their due, my other "why nots" are much less clear cut. You sit SUV-high in the new Audi Q7, even higher (if memory serves) than in the Volvo, and certainly higher than in the relatively car-like Acura. While the commanding view over traffic will appeal to many drivers, they're less likely to enjoy the Q7's high floor. The step up won't be an easy one for shorter or older drivers. They'll want running boards. For such a beamy vehicle, with about two inches more shoulder room than in the far-from-narrow Volvo XC90, the Audi Q7 has unexpectedly little stretch out room in the front seats. The culprit: an unusually high and wide center console. The XC90, with a much narrower and lower console, feels roomier--but not as sporty. see full Audi Q7 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Audi Q7.