Audi Q7 (2018) vs. Lexus IS (2006) Specs

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2018 Audi Q7 and 2006 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year	2018	2006
Model	Audi Q7	Lexus IS
Engine	supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	117.9 in	107.5 in	10.4 in
Length	199.6 in	180.1 in	19.5 in
Width	77.5 in	70.9 in	6.6 in
Height	68.5 in	56.1 in	12.4 in
Curb Weight	4938 lb.	3527 lb.	1411 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.5 gal.	17.2 gal.	5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	37.2 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.5 in	54.4 in	5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.1 in	-54.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	43.9 in	-2.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.8 in	36.7 in	2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.5 in	52.7 in	5.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.7 in	-53.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.8 in	30.6 in	8.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	35.9 in	0.0 in	35.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	49.4 in	0.0 in	49.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	29.2 in	0.0 in	29.2 in
Total Legroom	109.7 in (over 3 rows)	74.5 in (over 2 rows)	35.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.8 ft³	13.0 ft³	1.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	37.5 ft³	13.0	24.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	71.6 ft³	13.0 ft³	58.6 ft³

2018 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Now that the Audi Q7's price and styling have been given their due, my other "why nots" are much less clear cut. You sit SUV-high in the new Audi Q7, even higher (if memory serves) than in the Volvo, and certainly higher than in the relatively car-like Acura. While the commanding view over traffic will appeal to many drivers, they're less likely to enjoy the Q7's high floor. The step up won't be an easy one for shorter or older drivers. They'll want running boards. For such a beamy vehicle, with about two inches more shoulder room than in the far-from-narrow Volvo XC90, the Audi Q7 has unexpectedly little stretch out room in the front seats. The culprit: an unusually high and wide center console. The XC90, with a much narrower and lower console, feels roomier--but not as sporty. see full Audi Q7 review

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2006 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The seats are very comfortable for the size car. see full Lexus IS review
2006	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The good of the front seat comfort is that the seats are ventilated. They could be stronger and cooler but that is my preference. Why is it that we cant get Audis, BMWs, or Lexus with fabric seats in the US? see full Lexus IS review

2006 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	We do not have small children, and only small children could fit back there. see full Lexus IS review
2007	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Even large children will struggle to fit. see full Lexus IS review
2006	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The front seat headrests are too far back for me. I feel if I use them I am looking at the sky because of their angle. I would prefer some fwd-rev adjustment which i have seen on other cars. see full Lexus IS review

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