Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 114.7 in | -1 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 195.6 in | -2.2 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 75.2 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 55.9 in | 16.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4440 lb. | 4200 lb. | 240 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 19.8 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 36.9 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 57.2 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.3 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 36.6 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 55.9 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.0 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 35.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 24.5 ft3 | -10.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 24.5 | 19.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 56.0 ft3 | 27.7 ft3 |
2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review |
2014 Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Among luxury cars, Audis have my least favorite seats. They're less cushy and less coddling than the others. They're firm, and seem to want your body to adapt to them rather than the other way around. In the A7, seat adjustments are limited to the usual plus four-way lumbar. The seat's smallish bolsters are spaced fairly widely, and only frequenting all-you-can-eat buffets can bring them closer. This said, one day I drove the A7 for 600 miles and emerged without a hint of back soreness. So maybe the seats do know what's best for me. Perhaps they could teach a thing or two to the door-mounted arm rest. It's overly firm, and my left elbow did get sore. see full Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 review |
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