Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Audi Q7 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
4.2L V8 OHC-4v 350 hp@6800 325 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 118.2 in | -5.3 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 200.2 in | 0.1 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 78.1 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 68.4 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 4204 lb. | 5269 lb. | -1065 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -7.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.5 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 58.7 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 0.0 in | 55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.3 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.0 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 58.1 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 0.0 in | 56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.1 in | 2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 35.4 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 48.6 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 0.0 in | 46 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 29.2 in | 4.4 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 107.6 in (over 3 rows) | 6.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 40.1 ft3 | 7.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 88.7 ft3 | -3.5 ft3 |
2008 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |
2009 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 |