Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Audi A7 / S7 | Audi A8 | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 420 hp@5500 406 lb-ft@1400 |
6.0L W12 DOHC-4v 450 hp@6200 428 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 121.0 in | -6.3 in |
Length | 195.6 in | 204.4 in | -8.8 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 74.6 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 55.9 in | 57.3 in | -1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4508 lb. | 4729 lb. | -221 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 37.4 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 59.1 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 38.3 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 57.5 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 42.3 in | -5.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 83.6 in (over 2 rows) | -5.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.5 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.0 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 | 41.4 ft3 |
2013 Audi A7 / S7 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 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Audi A7 / S7.
2006 Audi A8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 330-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
TOTAL COMFORT. SEAT CAN BE ADJUSTED TO GIVE COMFORT FOR BACK AND LEGS. see full Audi A8 review |