Subaru Forester (2011) vs. Audi Q7 (2018) Specs

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2011 Subaru Forester and 2018 Audi Q7 Specifications

Model Year	2011	2018
Model	Subaru Forester	Audi Q7
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600	supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.0 in	117.9 in	-14.9 in
Length	179.5 in	199.6 in	-20.1 in
Width	70.1 in	77.5 in	-7.4 in
Height	65.9 in	68.5 in	-2.6 in
Curb Weight	3440 lb.	4938 lb.	-1498 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	22.5 gal.	-5.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.6 in	38.4 in	3.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	59.5 in	-3.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	41.7 in	1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	38.8 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.6 in	58.5 in	-2.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	38.8 in	-0.8 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	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	109.7 in (over 3 rows)	-28.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.5 ft³	14.8 ft³	18.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	33.5	37.5 ft³	-4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	68.3 ft³	71.6 ft³	-3.3 ft³

2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review
2010	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review
2010	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester 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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