Mazda Mazda6 (2008) vs. Audi Q7 (2017) Specs

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2008 Mazda Mazda6 and 2017 Audi Q7 Specifications

Model Year	2008	2017
Model	Mazda Mazda6	Audi Q7
Engine	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 212 hp@6000 197 lb-ft@5000	supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900
Transmission	5-speed manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,675 mm	2,995 mm	0 mm
Length	4,745 mm	5,070 mm	-1 mm
Width	1,781 mm	1,969 mm	0 mm
Height	1,440 mm	1,740 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,540 kg	2,240 kg	-1 kg
Fuel Capacity	68 L	85 L	-17 L
Headroom, Row 1	983 mm	975 mm	8 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,425 mm	1,511 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,389 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,074 mm	1,059 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	932 mm	986 mm	-54 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,394 mm	1,486 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,374 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	927 mm	986 mm	-59 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	2,002 mm (over 2 rows)	2,786 mm (over 3 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	623 L	419 L	204 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	22.0	1,062 L	21
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,662 L	2,027 L	-1 L

2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good space for 2 six footers. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Being older and larger, the seats are wide enough not to squeeze, or confine me while still supporting me in turns. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	If anybody has any doubts about what is realy the best mid-size family car, just have your teenagers en.joy a few hours in the new 6 see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Infinate seat positions see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The other big plus is space. I am 6'4" with two sons over six foot tall. Even with me driving, there is enough space behind the drivers seat, and plenty of headroom. For the first time people actually tell me the back seats are comfortable! see full Mazda Mazda6 review

2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	not enough to stretch your legs and spread out a bit see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2007	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 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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