Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Audi Q7 | Buick Enclave | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 266 lb-ft@2750 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.2 in | 118.9 in | -0.7 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 201.8 in | -1.6 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 79.0 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 68.4 in | 72.2 in | -3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 5015 lb. | 4980 lb. | 35 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 22.0 gal. | 4.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 40.4 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 62.0 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.4 in | -57.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.0 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.1 in | 61.4 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.0 in | -57 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 36.9 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 37.2 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.6 in | 57.4 in | -8.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 33.2 in | -4 in |
Total Legroom | 107.6 in (over 3 rows) | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | -3.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.9 ft3 | 18.9 ft3 | -8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 40.1 ft3 | 67.5 ft3 | -27.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 88.7 ft3 | 116.2 ft3 | -27.5 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2012 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats for long trips. Lots of adjustment see full Buick Enclave review |
2012 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 0 | The headrests on the two front seats are a NIGHTMARE! I had to recline my driver's seat slightly because the headrest pushes my head and neck so far forward, it was causing me to have pain and spasms in my neck and shoulders! I don't know who signed of on this design, but they were clearly asleep that day! I've heard this issue has been addressed in newer models and (I think) there is a newer option for which you can swap out these awful headrests. I may look into that... see full Buick Enclave review |