Model Year | 2018 | 2011 | |
Model | Audi Q7 | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 245 kW@5500 441 Nm@2900 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 204 kW@6250 366 Nm@4250 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 2,875 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,070 mm | 5,085 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,969 mm | 1,935 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,740 mm | 1,727 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,240 kg | 2,062 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 76 L | 9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 1,006 mm | 974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,511 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,435 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 991 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,422 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 1,011 mm | 985 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 912 mm | 899 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,255 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,110 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 742 mm | 823 mm | -81 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,786 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 419 L | 487 L | -68 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,062 L | 1,368 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,027 L | 2,852 L | 0 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Audi Q7.
2011 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seat hugs in the right places without being cumbersome. Headrest position is much better than the midsize GM vehicles I test-drove (Chevy Traverse, GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave). see full Mazda CX-9 review |