Model Year | 2015 | 2013 | |
Model | Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 | Jaguar XJ | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 560 hp@5700 516 lb-ft@1750 |
supercharged 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 510 hp@6000 461 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 124.3 in | -9.6 in |
Length | 195.6 in | 206.6 in | -11 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 74.6 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 55.9 in | 57.0 in | -1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4475 lb. | 4151 lb. | 324 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 21.7 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 38.4 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 58.3 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 58.3 in | -58.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.5 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 38.6 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 58.2 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.3 in | -58.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 44.1 in | -7.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 85.6 in (over 2 rows) | -7.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.5 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | 9.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.0 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | 40.8 ft3 |
2015 Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 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 / RS7 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Audi A7 / S7 / RS7.
2013 Jaguar XJ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | This sporty, tailored theme continues with the shape of the 20-way-adjustable front seats. The A8's seats have even more adjustments, yet no matter how much you fiddle with them aren't nearly as form-fitting or as cosseting. The XJ's more precisely shaped, cushy (yet not at all mushy) buckets seem much more tailored to the human form. The space between their modestly sized but firm bolsters can be adjusted to provide more lateral support when this is called for. The only noteworthy shortcoming of the XJ's front seats: though the headrests can be manually adjusted fore-and-aft, even in their most rearward position these press a bit much against the back of my head. Your physique and experience may vary. The rear seats are similarly form-fitting, but without a center console to rob space. see full Jaguar XJ review |
2013 Jaguar XJ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
As mentioned when discussing the driving position, the XJ's front seat doesn't feel nearly as roomy as those in the Audi and BMW. But it also feels sportier. What's your priority? see full Jaguar XJ review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Jaguar XJ.