Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Audi A7 / S7 | Jaguar XF | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 420 hp@5500 406 lb-ft@1400 |
supercharged 4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 420 hp@6250 413 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 114.5 in | 0.2 in |
Length | 195.6 in | 195.3 in | 0.3 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 71.6 in | 3.6 in |
Height | 55.9 in | 57.5 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4508 lb. | 4194 lb. | 314 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 18.4 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 39.0 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 56.8 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.5 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 37.4 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 56.3 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 36.6 in | 0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.5 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 | 6.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.0 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 | 38.3 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.
2009 Jaguar XF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Infinitely adjustable. Good side support,. very soft leather, but firmness control and heating/cooling make them comfortable in all conditions. see full Jaguar XF review |
2009 Jaguar XF Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
not as roomy in the rear compared to, say, the BMW 5 series, especially with the front seats set all the way back. see full Jaguar XF review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 420hp 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Rear seat legroom and headroom can be tight if over 6 feet tall. see full Jaguar XF review |