Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | |
Model | Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 | Mercury Mariner | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
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Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 103.2 in | 11.5 in |
Length | 195.6 in | 174.9 in | 20.7 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 70.1 in | 5.1 in |
Height | 55.9 in | 68.0 in | -12.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4200 lb. | 3258 lb. | 942 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 3.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 40.4 in | -3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 56.8 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.5 in | -53.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.6 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 39.2 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 55.9 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 35.6 in | 1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.5 ft3 | 29.3 ft3 | -4.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.0 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -10.3 ft3 |
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.
2006 Mercury Mariner Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The seats have plush cushioning, lumbar control and position control. The seats are leather/vinyl (I think leather, but not sure) with center punched suede allowing some air circulation. All good for greater comfort on long trips see full Mercury Mariner review |
2006 Mercury Mariner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Rear seat room is limited, seats firm, but little side support see full Mercury Mariner review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
For long drives even with leather it can get uncomfortable. A little more support and padding would be good in the seat. see full Mercury Mariner review |