Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Audi Q7 | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 4.2L V8 OHC-4v 257 kW@6800 441 Nm@3500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,002 mm | 2,789 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,085 mm | 4,785 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,984 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,737 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,390 kg | 1,895 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 100 L | 73 L | 27 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,003 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,491 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,440 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,097 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 1,019 mm | 990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,476 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,435 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 973 mm | -31 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 899 mm | 922 mm | -23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,234 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,074 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 742 mm | 742 mm | 0 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,733 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 309 L | 292 L | 17 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,136 L | 1,198 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,512 L | 2,701 L | 0 L |
2009 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 |
2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |