| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
| Model | Acura RL | Audi Q7 | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 216 kW@6200 347 Nm@5000 |
supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 245 kW@5500 441 Nm@2900 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 3,002 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,917 mm | 5,088 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,984 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,737 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,820 kg | 2,455 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 100 L | -27 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 1,003 mm | 977 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 991 mm | -46 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 942 mm | -20 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 904 mm | -904 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,234 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 742 mm | -742 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,733 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 371 L | 309 L | 62 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.1 | 1,189 L | 12.1 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 | 2,053 L | 11.1 |
| 2008 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight up front especially when compared to the M35 which is very roomy. see full Acura RL review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Again, tight when compared to the M35. see full Acura RL review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Audi Q7.