Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | |
Model | Audi A7 / S7 | Tesla Model S | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 420 hp@5500 406 lb-ft@1400 |
Electric 416 hp 443 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 116.5 in | -1.8 in |
Length | 195.6 in | 196.0 in | -0.4 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 77.3 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 55.9 in | 56.5 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4508 lb. | 4647 lb. | -139 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 19.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 38.8 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 57.7 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.7 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 35.3 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 55.0 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 35.4 in | 1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.5 ft3 | 31.6 ft3 | -7.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.0 ft3 | 63.4 ft3 | -7.4 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.
2013 Tesla Model S Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The front seats in the Tesla Model S are reasonably comfortable, but don't look or feel especially luxurious and provide little lateral support in turns. At least in the Performance model the side bolsters should be larger and/or adjustable. The seats in the A7 similarly need more aggressive bolsters. The seats in the S7 have them. see full Tesla Model S review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Tesla Model S.