Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Audi Q7 | Volvo S60 | |
Engine | 4.2L V8 OHC-4v 350 hp@6800 325 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 2.4L I5 DOHC-4v 257 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@2100 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.2 in | 106.9 in | 11.3 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 180.2 in | 20 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 71.4 in | 6.7 in |
Height | 68.4 in | 56.2 in | 12.2 in |
Curb Weight | 5269 lb. | 3393 lb. | 1876 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 8.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 38.7 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 56.2 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 49.0 in | -49 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.6 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.9 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.1 in | 55.5 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.2 in | -55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 33.3 in | 3.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 0.0 in | 35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.6 in | 0.0 in | 48.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 0.0 in | 29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 107.6 in (over 3 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 31.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.9 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | -3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 40.1 ft3 | 13.9 | 26.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 88.7 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 74.8 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 |
2008 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Superior comfort. Excellent support while still soft. see full Volvo S60 review |