Model Year | 2018 | 2019 | |
Model | Audi Q7 | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-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 | 192.5 in | 7.1 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. | 4535 lb. | 403 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 |
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.
2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |