Model Year | 2017 | 2009 | |
Model | Audi Q7 | BMW 1-Series | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 104.7 in | 13.2 in |
Length | 199.6 in | 171.7 in | 27.9 in |
Width | 77.5 in | 68.8 in | 8.7 in |
Height | 68.5 in | 56.0 in | 12.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4696 lb. | 3252 lb. | 1444 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 8.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 37.9 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 54.0 in | 5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.4 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 37.1 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 53.4 in | 5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 32.0 in | 6.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.9 in | 0.0 in | 35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 49.4 in | 0.0 in | 49.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 0.0 in | 29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 109.7 in (over 3 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 36.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 4.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.5 ft3 | 10.0 | 27.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.6 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 61.6 ft3 |
2017 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 2017 Audi Q7.
2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sport seats are great see full BMW 1-Series review |
2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Either young children for longer drives or most adults for trips below 30-40 miles each way. Just a "small car" (though with more rear-room that Lexus 250-350 4-door series!). see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Impractical for adults for anything but short runs see full BMW 1-Series review |