

Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Audi A8 | Audi Q7 | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 118.2 in | 2.8 in |
Length | 204.4 in | 200.2 in | 4.2 in |
Width | 74.6 in | 78.1 in | -3.5 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 68.4 in | -11.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4399 lb. | 5015 lb. | -616 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 39.5 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 58.7 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.0 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 58.1 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.3 in | 37.1 in | 5.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.6 in | -48.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 83.6 in (over 2 rows) | 107.6 in (over 3 rows) | -24 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.6 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | 3.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.6 | 40.1 ft3 | -25.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.6 ft3 | 88.7 ft3 | -74.1 ft3 |
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 |
2008 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The middle seat of all the SUVs we looked at, had the most room to move furthest forward or backward to allow far rear seat passengers most accommodation. see full Audi Q7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat legroom is greater than other vehicles I evaluated in this category: Acura MDX, BMW X5, Mercedes ML; seats more plush; more cargo space. see full Audi Q7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great front seats for long drives. see full Audi Q7 review |