Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Audi Q7 | Toyota Highlander | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.2 in | 106.9 in | 11.3 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 184.6 in | 15.6 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 71.9 in | 6.2 in |
Height | 68.4 in | 67.9 in | 0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 5015 lb. | 3516 lb. | 1499 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 19.1 gal. | 7.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 40.0 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 57.9 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.7 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.8 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.1 in | 57.0 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.9 in | -54.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 36.4 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 32.3 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.6 in | 53.2 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.8 in | -39.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 30.2 in | -1 in |
Total Legroom | 107.6 in (over 3 rows) | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | 0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.9 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 0.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 40.1 ft3 | 39.7 ft3 | 0.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 88.7 ft3 | 80.6 ft3 | 8.1 ft3 |
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 |
2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |