Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Audi Q7 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 220 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@2000 |
supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 117.9 in | -10.1 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 199.6 in | -9.4 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 77.5 in | -4.4 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 68.5 in | -10.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3671 lb. | 4938 lb. | -1267 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.4 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 59.5 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.7 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.8 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 58.5 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 0.0 in | 52.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 38.8 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.4 in | -49.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 109.7 in (over 3 rows) | -30.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 37.5 ft3 | -23.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 71.6 ft3 | -57.4 ft3 |
2011 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Major seven hour trip in total comfort for both of us. Not one ache or pain or "I gotta get out of this car" see full Buick Regal review |
2011 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Since the car came from Opel (EU), it is naturally made for smaller fold. The rear is comfortable, just a little lacking in legroom at times. see full Buick Regal review |
2018 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 2018 Audi Q7.