| Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
| Model | Audi Q7 | Ford Edge | |
| Engine | 4.2L V8 OHC-4v 350 hp@6800 325 lb-ft@3500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 285 hp@6500 253 lb-ft@4000 |
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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 | 111.2 in | 7 in |
| Length | 200.2 in | 184.2 in | 16 in |
| Width | 78.1 in | 76.0 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 68.4 in | 67.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 5269 lb. | 4234 lb. | 1035 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 8.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 40.0 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 58.9 in | -0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.8 in | -54.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.3 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.1 in | 58.7 in | -0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.1 in | -56.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.6 in | -2.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 0.0 in | 35.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.6 in | 0.0 in | 48.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 0.0 in | 29.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 107.6 in (over 3 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 27.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.9 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | -21.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 40.1 ft3 | 32.2 | 7.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 88.7 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 |
| 2007 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 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
No contest-Edge seats are very comfortable vs. tolerable seats in the Dodge. see full Ford Edge review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Edge rear seat legroom is great. There are few crossovers with such good rear seat comfort and legroom. I did not want the third row, the lack of third row helps with rear legroom. see full Ford Edge review |
| 2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are comfortable, just wanted to get cooled seats for the hotg summers see full Ford Edge review |