Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Audi Q7 | Chevrolet Traverse | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 266 lb-ft@2750 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 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 | 205.0 in | -4.8 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 78.4 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 68.4 in | 70.4 in | -2 in |
Curb Weight | 5015 lb. | 5066 lb. | -51 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 | 59.1 in | -59.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.4 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.1 in | 61.3 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.8 in | -57.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 36.8 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 37.8 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.6 in | 57.6 in | -9 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) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | -3.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.9 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | -13.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 40.1 ft3 | 68.8 ft3 | -28.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 88.7 ft3 | 116.4 ft3 | -27.7 ft3 |
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 |
2012 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |