Audi Q7 (2018) vs. Subaru Forester (2007) Specs

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2018 Audi Q7 and 2007 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2018	2007
Model	Audi Q7	Subaru Forester
Engine	supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	117.9 in	99.4 in	18.5 in
Length	199.6 in	176.6 in	23 in
Width	77.5 in	68.3 in	9.2 in
Height	68.5 in	65.0 in	3.5 in
Curb Weight	4938 lb.	3350 lb.	1588 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.5 gal.	15.9 gal.	6.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	39.8 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.5 in	53.5 in	6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	51.6 in	-51.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	43.6 in	-1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.8 in	39.7 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.5 in	53.6 in	4.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	51.6 in	-51.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.8 in	33.7 in	5.1 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)	77.3 in (over 2 rows)	32.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.8 ft³	32.0 ft³	-17.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	37.5 ft³	32.0	5.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	71.6 ft³	57.7 ft³	13.9 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

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Audi Q7.

2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review

2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review
2006	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review
2006	4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review

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