Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Audi A7 / S7 | BMW X6 | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 420 hp@5500 406 lb-ft@1400 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 115.5 in | -0.8 in |
Length | 195.6 in | 192.1 in | 3.5 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 78.1 in | -2.9 in |
Height | 55.9 in | 66.5 in | -10.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4508 lb. | 5269 lb. | -761 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 38.3 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 59.9 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.0 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 37.2 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 57.0 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 35.9 in | 1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.5 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 4.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.0 ft3 | 51.2 ft3 | 4.8 ft3 |
2013 Audi A7 / S7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Among luxury cars, Audis have my least favorite seats. They're less cushy and less coddling than the others. They're firm, and seem to want your body to adapt to them rather than the other way around. In the A7, seat adjustments are limited to the usual plus four-way lumbar. The seat's smallish bolsters are spaced fairly widely, and only frequenting all-you-can-eat buffets can bring them closer. This said, one day I drove the A7 for 600 miles and emerged without a hint of back soreness. So maybe the seats do know what's best for me. Perhaps they could teach a thing or two to the door-mounted arm rest. It's overly firm, and my left elbow did get sore. see full Audi A7 / S7 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Audi A7 / S7.
2009 BMW X6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable,deep, luxurious and spacious rear seating (no middle seat) positioning your passengers in from the doors and with a usable middle platform. Awesome headroom for a coupe style car - I am 6ft and can sit tall. see full BMW X6 review |
2009 BMW X6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
angle of seat back not adjustable. Ingress & egress without roof mounted grab handles! see full BMW X6 review |