Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Audi A7 / S7 | Chevrolet Malibu | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 112.3 in | 2.4 in |
Length | 195.6 in | 191.8 in | 3.8 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 70.3 in | 4.9 in |
Height | 55.9 in | 57.1 in | -1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4210 lb. | 3415 lb. | 795 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 3.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 39.4 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 55.9 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.2 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 37.2 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 53.9 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.1 in | -52.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.6 in | -0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.5 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 9.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.0 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 40.9 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.
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review |