Model Year | 2017 | 2006 | |
Model | Audi Q7 | Volvo XC90 | |
Engine | supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 245 kW@5500 441 Nm@2900 |
4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 232 kW@5850 441 Nm@3900 |
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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 | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,070 mm | 4,798 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,969 mm | 1,897 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,740 mm | 1,783 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,240 kg | 2,092 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 80 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 1,008 mm | 974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,511 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,407 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 975 mm | 11 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,374 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 879 mm | 107 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 912 mm | 902 mm | 10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,255 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 742 mm | 765 mm | -23 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,786 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,685 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 419 L | 249 L | 170 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,062 L | 1,226 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,027 L | 2,410 L | 0 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.
2006 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
7 passenger capacity. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2005 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front leather seating is very comfortable. Having the heated front seats in twe winter allows for quick comfort. The multi adjustable seating for both driver and passenger allows for each to set seats to their liking then set in the memory location see full Volvo XC90 review |