Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Audi Q7 | Lexus IS | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.2 in | 107.5 in | 10.7 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 180.1 in | 20.1 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 70.9 in | 7.2 in |
Height | 68.4 in | 56.1 in | 12.3 in |
Curb Weight | 5015 lb. | 3455 lb. | 1560 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 9.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 37.2 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 54.4 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.9 in | -2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 36.7 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.1 in | 52.7 in | 5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 30.6 in | 6.5 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) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 33.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.9 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | -2.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 40.1 ft3 | 13.0 | 27.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 88.7 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 75.7 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 |
2011 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review |