Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota 4Runner | Audi Q7 | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5600 278 lb-ft@4400 |
4.2L V8 OHC-4v 350 hp@6800 325 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 118.2 in | -8.4 in |
Length | 189.9 in | 200.2 in | -10.3 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 78.1 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 68.4 in | 3.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4400 lb. | 5269 lb. | -869 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.0 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 39.5 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 58.7 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 0.0 in | 56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.3 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 58.1 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 0.0 in | 55.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.9 in | 37.1 in | -4.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 34.3 in | 35.4 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.7 in | 48.6 in | 9.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.3 in | 0.0 in | 43.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.3 in | 29.2 in | 0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 103.9 in (over 3 rows) | 107.6 in (over 3 rows) | -3.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.0 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | -1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 46.3 ft3 | 40.1 ft3 | 6.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 88.8 ft3 | 88.7 ft3 | 0.1 ft3 |
2011 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Not wide enough for circumferentially challenged bodies. Bottom cushion too narrow, confined bolsters, not long enough under thighs. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2008 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The middle seat of all the SUVs we looked at, had the most room to move furthest forward or backward to allow far rear seat passengers most accommodation. see full Audi Q7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat legroom is greater than other vehicles I evaluated in this category: Acura MDX, BMW X5, Mercedes ML; seats more plush; more cargo space. see full Audi Q7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great front seats for long drives. see full Audi Q7 review |