Audi Q7 (2018) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2012) Specs

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2018 Audi Q7 and 2012 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year	2018	2012
Model	Audi Q7	Chevrolet Malibu
Engine	supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	117.9 in	112.3 in	5.6 in
Length	199.6 in	191.8 in	7.8 in
Width	77.5 in	70.3 in	7.2 in
Height	68.5 in	57.1 in	11.4 in
Curb Weight	4938 lb.	3645 lb.	1293 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.5 gal.	16.0 gal.	6.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	39.4 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.5 in	55.9 in	3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.0 in	-53 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	42.2 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.8 in	37.2 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.5 in	53.9 in	4.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.1 in	-52.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.8 in	37.6 in	1.2 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)	79.8 in (over 2 rows)	29.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.8 ft³	15.1 ft³	-0.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	37.5 ft³	15.1	22.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	71.6 ft³	15.1 ft³	56.5 ft³

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.

2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
2012	On paper, the Malibu's rear seat is only a little tighter than those in the 2008-2012 sedan and in competing cars. In person, rear knee room would only be marginally competitive in the compact sedan segment. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my shins graze the front seatbacks. GM is rushing some revised seats to market. But if past attempts to fix a cramped rear seat are any indication, this won't make a substantial difference. The rear seat in the Ford Fusion is roomier, if also short of the segment's quasi-limos. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	This is tight if front seats are postioned at or close to the back of their range; shorter wheelbase in this model compared to prior version. Rear seat access is excellent (i.e, for infant car seats, small item transport). see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2012	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2011	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review

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