Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Audi Q7 | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 4.2L V8 OHC-4v 350 hp@6800 325 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.2 in | 103.0 in | 15.2 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 179.5 in | 20.7 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 70.1 in | 8 in |
Height | 68.4 in | 65.9 in | 2.5 in |
Curb Weight | 5269 lb. | 3440 lb. | 1829 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 9.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 41.6 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 56.1 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.1 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 40.0 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.1 in | 55.6 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 38.0 in | -0.9 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) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 26.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.9 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -22.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 40.1 ft3 | 33.5 | 6.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 88.7 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | 20.4 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 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |