Audi Q7 (2009) vs. Ford Explorer (2014) Specs

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2009 Audi Q7 and 2014 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2009	2014
Model	Audi Q7	Ford Explorer
Engine	4.2L V8 OHC-4v 350 hp@6800 325 lb-ft@3500	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	118.2 in	112.6 in	5.6 in
Length	200.2 in	197.1 in	3.1 in
Width	78.1 in	78.9 in	-0.8 in
Height	68.4 in	70.4 in	-2 in
Curb Weight	5269 lb.	4921 lb.	348 lb.
Fuel Capacity	26.4 gal.	18.6 gal.	7.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.5 in	40.6 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.7 in	61.3 in	-2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	57.3 in	-57.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	40.6 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	40.5 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.1 in	61.0 in	-2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.7 in	-56.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.1 in	39.8 in	-2.7 in
Headroom, Row 3	35.4 in	37.8 in	-2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	48.6 in	50.8 in	-2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	40.7 in	-40.7 in
Legroom, Row 3	29.2 in	33.2 in	-4 in
Total Legroom	107.6 in (over 3 rows)	113.6 in (over 3 rows)	-6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	10.9 ft³	21.0 ft³	-10.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	40.1 ft³	43.8 ft³	-3.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	88.7 ft³	80.7 ft³	8 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

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