| Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
| Model | Audi Q7 | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 245 kW@5500 441 Nm@2900 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 218 kW@5750 407 Nm@3950 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 3,002 mm | 2,888 mm | 1 mm |
| Length | 5,088 mm | 4,912 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,984 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,737 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,455 kg | 2,135 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 100 L | 85 L | 15 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,003 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,491 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,407 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 983 mm | 8 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,476 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,410 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 937 mm | 5 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 904 mm | 950 mm | -46 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,234 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,151 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 742 mm | 886 mm | -144 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,733 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 309 L | 385 L | -76 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,189 L | 1,243 L | 0 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,053 L | 2,370 L | 0 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Audi Q7.
| 2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |