Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Audi Q7 | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800 |
4.2L V8 OHC-4v 350 hp@6800 325 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 3,002 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,285 mm | 5,085 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,984 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,737 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,660 kg | 2,390 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 57 L | 100 L | -43 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 968 mm | 1,003 mm | 967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 991 mm | -54 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 884 mm | 942 mm | -58 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 899 mm | -899 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,234 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 742 mm | -742 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 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 | 1,136 L | 12.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 2,512 L | -1 L |
2006 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is too small for most adults. I hadn't thought about it much when I bought the car, but it became apparent. I'd take friends to lunch and they are uncomfortable.Even ifa personplans on sitting small children in the back, they grow and the useful life of the car is affected. I wish the Europeans would figure that out. see full Audi A3 review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Due to the position of the doors it is hard to get in and out of the car. see full Audi A3 review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The Subaru has a more comfortable and roomy back seat, with easier ingress/egress. see full Audi A3 review |
2007 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The middle seat of all the SUVs we looked at, had the most room to move furthest forward or backward to allow far rear seat passengers most accommodation. see full Audi Q7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat legroom is greater than other vehicles I evaluated in this category: Acura MDX, BMW X5, Mercedes ML; seats more plush; more cargo space. see full Audi Q7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great front seats for long drives. see full Audi Q7 review |