

Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Audi A4 / S4 | Audi Q7 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 118.2 in | -7.6 in |
Length | 185.2 in | 200.2 in | -15 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 78.1 in | -6.2 in |
Height | 56.2 in | 68.4 in | -12.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3590 lb. | 5015 lb. | -1425 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -9.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.5 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 58.7 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.0 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 58.1 in | -3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.2 in | 37.1 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.6 in | -48.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 107.6 in (over 3 rows) | -31.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | 1.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.4 | 40.1 ft3 | -27.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 ft3 | 88.7 ft3 | -76.3 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
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 |