2008 Audi Q7 vs. 2011 Lexus GX
To start off, 2011 Lexus GX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Audi Q7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Audi Q7 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi Q7 (345 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2011 Lexus GX. (301 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2011 Lexus GX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus GX weights approximately 166 kg more than 2008 Audi Q7.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Lexus GX (446 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi Q7. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi Q7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi Q7 | 2011 Lexus GX | |
| Make | Audi | Lexus |
| Model | Q7 | GX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4162 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 446 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1885 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 87 L |
