Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Audi A4 / S4 | Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 114.7 in | -4.1 in |
Length | 185.2 in | 195.6 in | -10.4 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 75.2 in | -3.3 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 55.9 in | 0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3710 lb. | 4200 lb. | -490 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 36.9 in | 3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 57.2 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 36.6 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 55.9 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.2 in | 37.0 in | -1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.3 ft3 | 24.5 ft3 | -7.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 50.5 ft3 | 56.0 ft3 | -5.5 ft3 |
2011 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD |
Without question, the most comfortable car for long road trips that I've ever owned. Our family of four took a road trip of ~2000 miles, longest single-day drive was 11 hours, and never felt any fatigue or discomfort from the seating. Seats are firm and supportive but not harsh or uncomfortable. see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
2011 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Like German cars, the seats are quite hard. see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD |
Padding a bit stiff see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD |
Too narrow see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Huh, never have, never will sit in the back of this car...It is a hoot to drive see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
2014 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 2014 Audi A7 / S7 / RS7.