Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Expedition | Audi Q7 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 118.2 in | 0.8 in |
Length | 206.5 in | 200.2 in | 6.3 in |
Width | 78.8 in | 78.1 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 77.2 in | 68.4 in | 8.8 in |
Curb Weight | 5578 lb. | 5015 lb. | 563 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 28.0 gal. | 26.4 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.5 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 58.7 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 60.2 in | 0.0 in | 60.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.3 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.0 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.7 in | 58.1 in | 5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.9 in | 0.0 in | 59.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.1 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.3 in | 35.4 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 51.9 in | 48.6 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.2 in | 0.0 in | 50.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 37.7 in | 29.2 in | 8.5 in |
Total Legroom | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | 107.6 in (over 3 rows) | 10.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | 7.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 55.0 ft3 | 40.1 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.3 ft3 | 88.7 ft3 | 19.6 ft3 |
2007 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of leg room! see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review |
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 |