Model Year | 2015 | 2019 | |
Model | Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 | Tesla Model 3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 560 hp@5700 516 lb-ft@1750 |
Electric 450 hp 471 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 113.2 in | 1.5 in |
Length | 195.6 in | 184.8 in | 10.8 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 72.8 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 55.9 in | 56.8 in | -0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4475 lb. | 4072 lb. | 403 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 19.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 39.6 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 56.3 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.7 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 37.7 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 54.0 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 35.2 in | 1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.5 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.0 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 41 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.
2019 Tesla Model 3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD |
The 12 way power driver and passenger seats are very comfortable and the side bolstering is just right. The "vegan leather" in the car feels softer than real leather. I don't know how well it will hold up. My Prius has another type of this leather and that driver's seat has held up better than any leather seat I've sat in. see full Tesla Model 3 review |
2019 Tesla Model 3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD |
The back seat cushion is too low, which means there is no thigh support and your knees are level with your chest. There is also no foot room, but there is enough leg room. The rest of the backseat is comfortable, but the lack of foot room and low cushion are annoying. see full Tesla Model 3 review |