Model Year | 2013 | 2018 | |
Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Audi Q7 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 188 kW@4300 329 Nm@2400 |
supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 245 kW@5500 441 Nm@2900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,995 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,201 mm | 5,070 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,969 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,740 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,509 kg | 2,240 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 85 L | -30 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 998 mm | 975 mm | 23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 986 mm | -8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 902 mm | 986 mm | -84 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 | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,786 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 419 L | 6 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 1,062 L | 14 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,303 L | 2,027 L | -1 L |
2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI 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.