Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Audi Q7 | Mercury Mariner | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 266 lb-ft@2750 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.2 in | 103.1 in | 15.1 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 175.2 in | 25 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 71.1 in | 7 in |
Height | 68.4 in | 67.7 in | 0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 5015 lb. | 3526 lb. | 1489 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 9.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 40.4 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 56.6 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.4 in | -53.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.6 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.2 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.1 in | 55.9 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 35.6 in | 1.5 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) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 30.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.9 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -18.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 40.1 ft3 | 29.2 | 10.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 88.7 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | 22.4 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 |
2008 Mercury Mariner Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The seats have plush cushioning, lumbar control and position control. The seats are leather/vinyl (I think leather, but not sure) with center punched suede allowing some air circulation. All good for greater comfort on long trips see full Mercury Mariner review |