Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Audi Q7 | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | 4.2L V8 OHC-4v 350 hp@6800 325 lb-ft@3500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.2 in | 121.2 in | -3 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 202.5 in | -2.3 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 76.9 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 68.4 in | 68.9 in | -0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 5269 lb. | 4494 lb. | 775 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 20.5 gal. | 5.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 37.2 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 63.0 in | -4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.6 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.2 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.1 in | 64.7 in | -6.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 36.3 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 37.9 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.6 in | 62.0 in | -13.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 31.8 in | -2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 107.6 in (over 3 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.9 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -21.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 40.1 ft3 | 83.0 ft3 | -42.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 88.7 ft3 | 140.6 ft3 | -51.9 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Volkswagen Routan.