Audi Q7 (2017) vs. Toyota Highlander (2014) Specs

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2017 Audi Q7 and 2014 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year	2017	2014
Model	Audi Q7	Toyota Highlander
Engine	supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	117.9 in	109.8 in	8.1 in
Length	199.6 in	191.1 in	8.5 in
Width	77.5 in	75.8 in	1.7 in
Height	68.5 in	68.1 in	0.4 in
Curb Weight	4938 lb.	4454 lb.	484 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.5 gal.	19.2 gal.	3.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	40.7 in	-2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.5 in	59.3 in	0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	57.2 in	-57.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	44.2 in	-2.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.8 in	39.9 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.5 in	59.6 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	57.1 in	-57.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.8 in	38.4 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	35.9 in	35.9 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	49.4 in	55.0 in	-5.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	45.6 in	-45.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	29.2 in	27.7 in	1.5 in
Total Legroom	109.7 in (over 3 rows)	110.3 in (over 3 rows)	-0.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.8 ft³	13.8 ft³	1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	37.5 ft³	42.3 ft³	-4.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	71.6 ft³	83.7 ft³	-12.1 ft³

2017 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 2017 Audi Q7.

2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review

2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review

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