Model Year | 2010 | 2018 | |
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 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,776 mm | 2,995 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,854 mm | 5,070 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,969 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,740 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,624 kg | 2,240 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 85 L | -15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 950 mm | 975 mm | -25 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 986 mm | -51 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 912 mm | 986 mm | -74 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 912 mm | -912 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,255 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 742 mm | -742 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,786 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 416 L | 419 L | -3 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.7 | 1,062 L | 13.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 | 2,027 L | 12.7 |
2010 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 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Audi Q7.