| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
| Model | Audi Q7 | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | 4.2L V8 OHC-4v 350 hp@6800 325 lb-ft@3500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 118.2 in | 103.1 in | 15.1 in |
| Length | 200.2 in | 174.7 in | 25.5 in |
| Width | 78.1 in | 71.1 in | 7 in |
| Height | 68.4 in | 67.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 5269 lb. | 3529 lb. | 1740 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 9.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 40.4 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 56.6 in | 2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.3 in | -53.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.6 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.2 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.1 in | 55.9 in | 2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 35.6 in | 1.5 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) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 30.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.9 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -18.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 40.1 ft3 | 29.2 | 10.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 88.7 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | 22.4 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 |
| 2011 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2011 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |