Model Year | 2010 | 2013 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Audi A7 / S7 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 420 hp@5500 406 lb-ft@1400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,913 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,154 mm | 4,968 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,935 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,542 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,003 kg | 2,045 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 75 L | 1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 937 mm | 54 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 930 mm | 30 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,417 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 940 mm | 28 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 569 L | 694 L | -125 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 | 1,586 L | 19.1 |
2010 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Leather appointed seats are like sitting in an easy chair. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Independently adjustable lumbar and cushion supports, individual front seat heaters, coolers and massagers for both the seat cushion and the back. Need I say more? see full Ford Taurus review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Large enough, easy entry/exit see full Ford Taurus review |
2013 Audi A7 / S7 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 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Audi A7 / S7.