Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | Audi Q7 | |
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Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 117.9 in | -16.4 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 199.6 in | -20.3 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 77.5 in | -7.4 in |
Height | 59.2 in | 68.5 in | -9.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3228 lb. | 4696 lb. | -1468 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 38.4 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 59.5 in | -4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.7 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.8 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 58.5 in | -5.4 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 | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 109.7 in (over 3 rows) | -33.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.8 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 18 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.8 | 37.5 ft3 | -4.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.9 ft3 | 71.6 ft3 | -4.7 ft3 |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am a tall guy with big feet, so my vehicle choices are greatly restricted. The Jetta Sportwagen (Golf Wagon here in Canada) is very comfortable on long drives. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
at 6' 3" the rear seating with sun roof is a little tight. If you are taller than me do not plan to spend much time in the rear. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Nice seats. Love the heated front seats see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Audi Q7.