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

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2012 Ford Taurus and 2018 Audi Q7 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2018
Model	Ford Taurus	Audi Q7
Engine	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500	supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.9 in	117.9 in	-5 in
Length	202.9 in	199.6 in	3.3 in
Width	76.2 in	77.5 in	-1.3 in
Height	60.7 in	68.5 in	-7.8 in
Curb Weight	4415 lb.	4938 lb.	-523 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	22.5 gal.	-2.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	38.4 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.9 in	59.5 in	-1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.3 in	0.0 in	56.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	41.7 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	38.8 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.9 in	58.5 in	-1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.8 in	0.0 in	55.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	38.8 in	-0.7 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	80 in (over 2 rows)	109.7 in (over 3 rows)	-29.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	20.1 ft³	14.8 ft³	5.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	20.1	37.5 ft³	-17.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	20.1 ft³	71.6 ft³	-51.5 ft³

2012 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

2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review
2012	0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus 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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