Audi Q7 (2018) vs. Chevrolet Traverse (2011) Specs

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2018 Audi Q7 and 2011 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications

Model Year	2018	2011
Model	Audi Q7	Chevrolet Traverse
Engine	supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	117.9 in	118.9 in	-1 in
Length	199.6 in	205.0 in	-5.4 in
Width	77.5 in	78.4 in	-0.9 in
Height	68.5 in	70.4 in	-1.9 in
Curb Weight	4938 lb.	5066 lb.	-128 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.5 gal.	22.0 gal.	0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	40.4 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.5 in	62.0 in	-2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	59.1 in	-59.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	41.3 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.8 in	39.4 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.5 in	61.3 in	-2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	57.8 in	-57.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.8 in	36.8 in	2 in
Headroom, Row 3	35.9 in	37.8 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	49.4 in	57.6 in	-8.2 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	109.7 in (over 3 rows)	111.3 in (over 3 rows)	-1.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.8 ft³	24.4 ft³	-9.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	37.5 ft³	68.8 ft³	-31.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	71.6 ft³	116.4 ft³	-44.8 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.

2011 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

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