Audi Q7 (2018) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2016) Specs

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2018 Audi Q7 and 2016 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year	2018	2016
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
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.	3481 lb.	1457 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

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.

2016 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	The Passat's top strength remains a non-sporting attribute: never mind how the specs compare, the midsize Volkswagen has the roomiest interior in its class. Rear seat legroom seems limo-like compared to the merely adequate space inside the Mazda. Up front, there's also plenty of stretch-out space for heads, shoulders, and knees. The Passat's trunk is also among the largest, though in this area the Mazda comes up only a cubic foot short. see full Volkswagen Passat review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Volkswagen Passat.

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