Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Audi Q7 | Kia Forte | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.2 in | 104.3 in | 13.9 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 170.9 in | 29.3 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 69.9 in | 8.2 in |
Height | 68.4 in | 57.5 in | 10.9 in |
Curb Weight | 5015 lb. | 2781 lb. | 2234 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 12.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 40.0 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 55.7 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.3 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.4 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.1 in | 54.7 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.3 in | -53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 35.0 in | 2.1 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) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 29.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.9 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | -8.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 40.1 ft3 | 19.4 | 20.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 88.7 ft3 | 0.0 | 88.7 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |