Volkswagen Tiguan (2014) vs. Audi Q7 (2018) Specs

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2014 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2018 Audi Q7 Specifications

Model Year	2014	2018
Model	Volkswagen Tiguan	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
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.5 in	117.9 in	-15.4 in
Length	174.5 in	199.6 in	-25.1 in
Width	71.2 in	77.5 in	-6.3 in
Height	65.6 in	68.5 in	-2.9 in
Curb Weight	3591 lb.	4938 lb.	-1347 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.8 gal.	22.5 gal.	-5.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	38.4 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	59.5 in	-3.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.1 in	41.7 in	-1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	38.8 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.0 in	58.5 in	-3.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	38.8 in	-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	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	109.7 in (over 3 rows)	-33.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.8 ft³	14.8 ft³	9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	23.8	37.5 ft³	-13.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.1 ft³	71.6 ft³	-15.5 ft³

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	Based on the specs, the Tiguan suffers from insufficient dimensions. It's 3.6 inches less lengthy than the Escape, and as a result has an inch less legroom. And the Ford falls near the bottom of the segment in this spec. In the real world, though, the Tiguan's rear seat feels roomier and more comfortable than the Escape's and in the ballpark with the class leaders. A relatively large seat bottom is high enough off the floor to provide adults with thigh support. The rear seat back is more comfortably shaped than the compact crossover norm, and reclines. One nit: hard plastic isn't the most comfortable surface for a rear armrest. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Outstanding. I'm 6'0 & only have the seat 1/2 way back. Lots of front & rear seat room. see full Volkswagen Tiguan 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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