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2014 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2018 Audi Q7 Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2018 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Audi Q7 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 117.9 in | -16.4 in |
| Length | 165.4 in | 199.6 in | -34.2 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 77.5 in | -7.2 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 68.5 in | -10.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3090 lb. | 4938 lb. | -1848 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 38.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 59.5 in | -4.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.7 in | -0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.8 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 58.5 in | -5.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 38.8 in | -3.3 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 | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 109.7 in (over 3 rows) | -33 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 37.5 ft3 | -22.5 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 46.0 ft3 | 71.6 ft3 | -25.6 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| 2014 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2015 | The original Golf revolutionized the automotive world by demonstrating how practical a small car could be. Though the latest, seventh-generation Golf is much larger than the original, and every major auto maker now offers a Golf-like compact, the Volkswagen continues to impress with its practicality. Let's start with the front seat. The seat itself is shaped and padded to provide nearly ideal comfort and support in daily driving. The performance buckets in the GTI and R have firmer bolsters that provide more lateral support, but the regular Golf's buckets are cushier and more comfortably contoured. The e-Golf uses the same exemplary seats. In comparison, the seats in the Soul EV are merely okay. The view forward from the e-Golf's driver seat is also about as good as it gets in a current compact, with a reasonably-sized instrument panel and an expansive, comfortably raked windshield flanked by relatively thin pillars. This said, some people might prefer the higher driving position in the quasi-crossover Soul EV. For me, a conventional car's lower position continues to feel more natural, especially in turns. Battery packs take up space. Even with the (roughly) 1.5-kWh battery packs used by hybrids cargo capacity usually takes a hit. In the Soul EV, rear seat legroom suffers a three-inch reduction due to the underfloor location of the car's 27-kWh battery pack. But VW engineers managed to design and package a 24-kWh battery pack so cleverly that the e-Golf's passenger and cargo room are identical to those of a regular Golf. Adults will comfortably fit in the car's back seat. The same can't be said about most other EVs--the Soul being a second exception. Even with the three-inch cut, the Kia's back seat is about as roomy as the Golf's. The i3's back seat is far tighter. Which EV treats its passengers best depends on the season. The e-Golf includes rear air vents, while the Soul EV+ includes rear seat bun warmers. Moving to the cargo area, the Soul EV's battery pack eats up a dozen cubic feet, leaving just under 50. The uncompromised e-Golf can contain a couple more. But these figures don't convey the differing proportions of the cars' cargo holds. The e-Golf's is a few inches longer, while the Soul EV's is a few inches taller. Which is the better cargo hauler depends on the shape of your cargo. The much larger Tesla Model S can hold a few more cubic feet, the Mercedes-Benz B-Class about the same as the e-Golf. No other EV comes close, especially not the 12-cube BMW i3. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review | |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Audi Q7
| 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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