Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Audi Q7 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 206 kW@6200 359 Nm@3200 |
supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 245 kW@5500 441 Nm@2900 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,893 mm | 2,995 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,796 mm | 5,070 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,941 mm | 1,969 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,732 mm | 1,740 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,137 kg | 2,240 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 85 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,519 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 986 mm | 2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,440 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 886 mm | 986 mm | -100 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 | 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,786 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 909 L | 419 L | 490 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.1 | 1,062 L | 31.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,008 L | 2,027 L | 0 L |
2011 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg 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.