Model Year | 2018 | 2011 | |
Model | Audi Q7 | Acura MDX | |
Engine | supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,070 mm | 4,867 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,969 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,740 mm | 1,732 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,240 kg | 2,064 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 79 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 996 mm | -21 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,511 mm | 1,565 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,499 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 980 mm | 6 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,501 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 983 mm | 3 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 912 mm | 953 mm | -41 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,255 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,067 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 742 mm | 739 mm | 3 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,786 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 419 L | 425 L | -6 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,062 L | 1,215 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,027 L | 2,364 L | 0 L |
2018 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Now that the Audi Q7's price and styling have been given their due, my other "why nots" are much less clear cut. You sit SUV-high in the new Audi Q7, even higher (if memory serves) than in the Volvo, and certainly higher than in the relatively car-like Acura. While the commanding view over traffic will appeal to many drivers, they're less likely to enjoy the Q7's high floor. The step up won't be an easy one for shorter or older drivers. They'll want running boards. For such a beamy vehicle, with about two inches more shoulder room than in the far-from-narrow Volvo XC90, the Audi Q7 has unexpectedly little stretch out room in the front seats. The culprit: an unusually high and wide center console. The XC90, with a much narrower and lower console, feels roomier--but not as sporty. see full Audi Q7 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Audi Q7.
2011 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review |