Model Year | 2017 | 2012 | |
Model | Audi Q7 | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 110.4 in | 7.5 in |
Length | 199.6 in | 191.6 in | 8 in |
Width | 77.5 in | 72.2 in | 5.3 in |
Height | 68.5 in | 58.5 in | 10 in |
Curb Weight | 4938 lb. | 3446 lb. | 1492 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 38.3 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 56.9 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.4 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 37.8 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 57.0 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 39.1 in | -0.3 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) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 28.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.5 ft3 | 15.9 | 21.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.6 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 55.7 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.
2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Volkswagen's research must have found that Americans highly value rear legroom, because the Passat has an abundance of it. Unless you're an NBA center you'll have plenty of room to stretch out in the back of this sedan. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Older teenagers like the extra room see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
HUGE amount of rear legroom! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tons of room while driving. I am 6'4" and have plenty of leg and headroom. see full Volkswagen Passat review |