Compare the2023 Lamborghini UrusVS 2023 Audi Q7

The Lamborghini Urus has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The Q7 doesn’t offer knee airbags.

Both the Urus and the Q7 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, rearview cameras, available night vision systems, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors and rear cross-path warning.

The Urus’ 4.0 turbo V8 produces 396 more horsepower (657 vs. 261) and 354 lbs.-ft. more torque (627 vs. 273) than the Q7 45 TFSI’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid. The Urus’ 4.0 turbo V8 produces 322 more horsepower (657 vs. 335) and 258 lbs.-ft. more torque (627 vs. 369) than the Q7 55 TFSI’s standard 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid.

For better stopping power the Urus’ brake rotors are larger than those on the Q7:

The Urus has standard heat-treated ceramic brake rotors, which last ten to twenty times as long as conventional cast iron rotors, don’t rust, don’t fade during repeated high speed braking, and their lighter weight contribute to better braking, handling and acceleration. The Q7 doesn’t offer ceramic brake rotors.

The Urus stops much shorter than the Q7:

For better traction, the Urus has larger standard tires than the Q7 (F:285/45R21 & R:315/40R21 vs. 255/55R19).

The Urus’ standard 285/45R21 front and 315/40R21 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series front and 40 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Q7’s standard 55 series tires. The Urus’ optional 325/30R23 rear tires have a lower 30 series profile than the Q7 Prestige’s optional 35 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Urus has standard 21-inch wheels. Smaller 19-inch wheels are standard on the Q7. The Urus’ optional 23-inch wheels are larger than the 22-inch wheels optional on the Q7 Prestige.

The Urus offers an optional space-saver spare tire so you can replace a flat tire and drive to have the flat repaired or replaced. A spare tire isn’t available on the Q7; it requires you to depend on its run-flat tires, which limits mileage and speed before they are repaired. If a run-flat is damaged beyond repair by a road hazard your vehicle will have to be towed. Some tire options on the Q7 don’t have a run-flat feature, either.

The Urus has active sway bars, which help keep it flat and controlled during cornering, but disconnect at lower speeds to smooth the ride and offer greater off-road suspension articulation. This helps keep the tires glued to the road on-road and off. The Q7 doesn’t offer an active sway bar system.

The front and rear suspension of the Urus uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the Q7, which uses coil springs. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.

The Urus S offers an available adjustable active suspension system, which counteracts cornering forces actively, limiting body roll and improving handling and stability. Audi doesn’t offer an active suspension on the Q7.

The Urus S has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The Urus’ height leveling suspension allows the driver to raise ride height for better off-road clearance and then lower it again for easier entering and exiting and better on-road handling. The Q7 doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

The Urus handles at 1.02 G’s, while the Q7 Prestige pulls only .85 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Urus executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 3 seconds quicker than the Q7 Prestige (23.5 seconds @ .87 average G’s vs. 26.5 seconds @ .67 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the Urus’ turning circle is 2.3 feet tighter than the Q7’s (38.7 feet vs. 41 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Urus has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Q7 (8.4 vs. 8.3 inches), allowing the Urus to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Urus’ minimum ground clearance is .1 inch higher than on the Q7 w/Air Suspension (9.8 vs. 9.7 inches).

The Urus has 1 inch more front headroom and 1.2 inches more rear legroom than the Q7.

The Urus has a much larger cargo volume than the Q7 with its rear seat up (21.8 vs. 14.8 cubic feet).

The Urus’ standard towing capacity is much higher than the Q7’s (7716 vs. 4400 pounds).