Ford Escape (2012) vs. Audi Q7 (2018) Specs

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2012 Ford Escape and 2018 Audi Q7 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2018
Model	Ford Escape	Audi Q7
Engine	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300	supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900
Transmission	6-speed automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.1 in	117.9 in	-14.8 in
Length	174.7 in	199.6 in	-24.9 in
Width	71.1 in	77.5 in	-6.4 in
Height	67.7 in	68.5 in	-0.8 in
Curb Weight	3529 lb.	4938 lb.	-1409 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.5 gal.	22.5 gal.	-6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.4 in	38.4 in	2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.6 in	59.5 in	-2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	0.0 in	53.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.6 in	41.7 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	38.8 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.9 in	58.5 in	-2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	49.1 in	0.0 in	49.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	38.8 in	-3.2 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	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	109.7 in (over 3 rows)	-32.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	29.2 ft³	14.8 ft³	14.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	29.2	37.5 ft³	-8.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.3 ft³	71.6 ft³	-5.3 ft³

2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review
2011	4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review

2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape 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

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