Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Audi Q7 | Volvo V70 | |
Engine | 4.2L V8 OHC-4v 350 hp@6800 325 lb-ft@3500 |
3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,002 mm | 2,814 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,085 mm | 4,823 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,984 mm | 1,862 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,737 mm | 1,547 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,390 kg | 1,600 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 100 L | 70 L | 30 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,003 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,491 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,392 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 980 mm | 11 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,476 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,400 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 879 mm | 63 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 899 mm | 0 mm | 899 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,234 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 742 mm | 0 mm | 742 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,733 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,943 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 309 L | 943 L | -634 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,136 L | 33.3 | -32.3 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,512 L | 2,042 L | 0 L |
2008 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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat legroom is greater than other vehicles I evaluated in this category: Acura MDX, BMW X5, Mercedes ML; seats more plush; more cargo space. see full Audi Q7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great front seats for long drives. see full Audi Q7 review |
2009 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I can sit on this chair for many hours without any problems see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have driven 12 hours/trip and seating comfortable, a stress free and comfortable drive/ see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
as above see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
great comfort if you have passengers, passengers very complimentary/ see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We spent five days of driving in the car in August and the seats remained comfortable for all 4,000 miles. see full Volvo V70 review |