Lexus ES (2009) vs. Audi Q7 (2017) Specs

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2009 Lexus ES and 2017 Audi Q7 Specifications

Model Year	2009	2017
Model	Lexus ES	Audi Q7
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@4700	supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.3 in	117.9 in	-8.6 in
Length	191.1 in	199.6 in	-8.5 in
Width	71.1 in	77.5 in	-6.4 in
Height	57.1 in	68.5 in	-11.4 in
Curb Weight	3580 lb.	4938 lb.	-1358 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	22.5 gal.	-4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.4 in	38.4 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	59.5 in	-2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.9 in	0.0 in	55.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	41.7 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.8 in	38.8 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.3 in	58.5 in	-2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.8 in	0.0 in	52.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.9 in	38.8 in	-2.9 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	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	109.7 in (over 3 rows)	-31.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.7 ft³	14.8 ft³	-0.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	14.7	37.5 ft³	-22.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.7 ft³	71.6 ft³	-56.9 ft³

2009 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Similar to the front seats, super comfortable and soft. A lot of leg room with an average-sized driver + passenger up front. Rear moonroof gives off the feel of a huge ceiling. see full Lexus ES review

2009 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Not very supportive. Felt like a hollowed out barrel. Only support was on the outside edges. see full Lexus ES review
2008	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	the seams in a seat should run front to rear vs. left to right this would make the seat more comfortable. the Toyota Camry leather seats are definitely more comparable... I think Lexis wanted a sportier looking seat but sacrificed comfort in doing see full Lexus ES review
2008	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	There is simply not enough legroom and three passengers will probably feel very cramped in the back as well. see full Lexus ES review

2017 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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