Model Year | 2017 | 2013 | |
Model | Audi Q7 | Volvo XC60 | |
Engine | supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@2100 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 2,774 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,070 mm | 4,628 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,969 mm | 1,890 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,740 mm | 1,712 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,240 kg | 1,916 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 70 L | 15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 965 mm | 10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,511 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,377 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 968 mm | 18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,367 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 925 mm | 61 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 912 mm | 0 mm | 912 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,255 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 742 mm | 0 mm | 742 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,786 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,971 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 419 L | 872 L | -453 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,062 L | 30.8 | -29.8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,027 L | 1,909 L | 1 L |
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.
2013 Volvo XC60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Volvos have long been renowned for seat comfort, and the XC60 continues this tradition with seats that are thoroughly supportive without being as firm as those in the Cadillac and in the German crossovers. This said, some people might find the headrests overly intrusive. The Inscription Package adds power lumbar adjusters to both seats. Otherwise these adjusters are manual. Notable in its absence: front seat ventilation, offered in the Audi and Cadillac, isn't an option in the XC60. Also, no massage. see full Volvo XC60 review |
2013 Volvo XC60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
They are firm enough & well shaped to be comfortable over the long trip + also comfortable when you first sit in them see full Volvo XC60 review |