Lexus RX (2012) vs. Audi Q7 (2018) Specs

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2012 Lexus RX and 2018 Audi Q7 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2018
Model	Lexus RX	Audi Q7
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6200 257 lb-ft@4700	supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.9 in	117.9 in	-10 in
Length	187.8 in	199.6 in	-11.8 in
Width	74.2 in	77.5 in	-3.3 in
Height	66.3 in	68.5 in	-2.2 in
Curb Weight	4348 lb.	4938 lb.	-590 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.2 gal.	22.5 gal.	-3.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	38.4 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.0 in	59.5 in	-1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.6 in	0.0 in	55.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	41.7 in	1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	38.8 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.6 in	58.5 in	-0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.5 in	0.0 in	54.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	38.8 in	-2 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.9 in	-35.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	49.4 in	-49.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	29.2 in	-29.2 in
Total Legroom	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	109.7 in (over 3 rows)	-29.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	40.0 ft³	14.8 ft³	25.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	40.0	37.5 ft³	2.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum	80.3 ft³	71.6 ft³	8.7 ft³

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.

2018 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

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