With the improvement of automobile consumption level, many friends will also choose to spend more budget to buy a high-end brand, in line with their own preferences and can adapt to multi-purpose scenarios. First of all, it can meet the daily commute and weekend outing with family and friends, then a 7-seat SUV will be a very suitable choice, but in the 7-seat SUV of luxury brands, the product performance of "7-seater" always seems to be ignored, but the use of 7-seater is indeed a very important part of our daily car experience. In the face of friends with purchase needs, we will currently discuss the two hottest models in the luxury medium and large 7-seat SUV market - Volvo XC90 and Audi Q7 together, put aside the brand, speak with strength, and discuss from the level of "comfort for the use of 7-seat SUVs" to see who is the "real 7-seater"?
Volvo xc90 and Audi q7 are very representative products in the luxury 7-seater SUVs, as the flagship models of their respective brands, the sense of quality and luxury attributes need not be said, but more is the difference in actual experience, for which we have selected a price close and the hot sales of their respective car series - Volvo xc90 b6 version and Audi q7 45 tfsi (both 2021 2.0t power models), better to judge the level of the vehicle itself.
The shape represents the taste and aesthetics of the owner to a certain extent, of course, they are eager to gain the affirmation and appreciation of others, in the luxury 7-seat SUV shape sense of momentum, both cars have a good performance, in line with different aesthetic needs of the crowd. In terms of body size, the difference between the two cars is not large, on the book parameters Audi Q7 is slightly ahead, but the comfort of the 7-seat SUV is more from the actual experience, let's see the specific performance of the two cars.
Coming to the front row of audi q7, the first feeling is that the seat is relatively soft and wide, the chair surface is covered with delicate leather, and when riding, the cushion and backrest have a strong sense of depression, and the overall feeling is more comfortable. In terms of adjustment range, the front and rear, backrest, height, waist and other positions can be electrically adjusted, but the Audi q7 seat cushion length is average, and there is no adjustable leg rest.
Volvo xc90 chair surface using leather and alcantara fabric splicing process, both visual and tactile are very prominent high-end, the seat filler is full, soft and not collapsing when riding, elastic feedback is very sufficient, and the overall fit of the chair shape to the human body is very high, support and wrapping is quite good. In addition to the electric adjustment of the front and rear, backrest, height, waist and other positions, the Seat of the Volvo xc90 is also equipped with leg rest adjustment, which can be adjusted in a wide range.
Through the buttons on the side of the seat, you can quickly adjust the length of the cushion until it has a good support for the thigh as a whole, and the leg rest can be extended at a long distance, even if you are a large leg with a height of 1.85 meters, you can adjust to the best sitting position with the best leg support, making long-distance driving more comfortable. It is worth mentioning that the Volvo xc90 passenger seat is also equipped with leg rest adjustment, which is very caring for the front passengers. The more intimate configuration also makes the Volvo xc90 superior to the Audi q7 in front-row comfort.
Both the Volvo xc90 and Audi Q7 second row seats are equipped with slide rails that manually adjust the front and rear positions of the seats, leaving both cars with considerable legroom for the second row passengers if the legroom of the third row passengers is not taken into account. In terms of seat comfort, both cars are consistent with their respective front seats, the Audi Q7 is soft, which can bring a good sense of body depression, and the Volvo xc90 seat has excellent support and wrapping.
The result is obvious, if the second row of seats is adjusted to the final position, in terms of legroom left for passengers, the Volvo xc90 is significantly better than the Audi q7. And compared with the Audi q7 headrest with a small area and too much angle to lean forward, the headrest of the Volvo xc90 will be more suitable for the position of the back of the passenger's head, which can effectively avoid cervical fatigue caused by head suspension.
Many friends will definitely think that the third row of 7 SUVs to sit in the third row of space is indeed too extreme, and this rarely happens in daily life. To this end, we also hired a female experiencer who is 1.65 meters tall to ride in the third row of two cars to see her actual experience.
The male experiencer adjusts the second row of Audi Q7 seats to the remaining punch space in the legs (to ensure that the second row is comfortable to ride), and the female experiencers come to the back row to sit normally, at this time, the leg space remains 4 fingers, which is not crowded, but the same problem is that the height of the cushion is low and short, so that the thighs cannot be effectively supported.
There is also a problem, that is, the space behind the second row of seats of the Audi Q7 is too narrow, resulting in the third row of passengers' feet can not be fully placed in it, the left foot needs to extend the back of the middle seat of the second row, such a sitting position is not comfortable.
In the same front row conditions, female experiencers come to the third row of volvo xc90, you can see that the legs of female experiencers have a very generous space, can move freely, and the cushion length is moderate, and with a certain upward angle, it can support the thighs. It is worth mentioning that the third row of the Volvo xc90 has a large window area, high light transmittance can also make passengers sitting in the third row will not feel depressed, and the third row of seats is slightly higher than the second row, so that the overall comfort and transparency are guaranteed.
There is no doubt that the third row of the Volvo xc90 is significantly better than the Audi q7 in terms of seat comfort and the actual legroom visible to the naked eye, with greater comfort. The third row of the Audi Q7, the leg free space can be accepted, but the lower seat itself, the shorter cushion, and the narrow foot placement position are all important reasons for the impact on ride comfort, and the overall riding experience is more like the third row for the third row.
How can the "comfort of using a 7-seat SUV" not only require the vehicle to be comfortable, but also bring the driver and occupants a sense of comfort during the journey. Listening enjoyment is important, especially for a luxury SUV, which requires the vehicle's excellent sound insulation and tranquility and a top-of-the-line sound system to complement each other to help drivers and passengers be more relaxed and happy on the boring road.
First of all, in terms of sound insulation and quietness, Audi q7 and Volvo xc90 have quite good performance, which is reflected in the fact that both cars can have a strong sense of isolation from external environmental noise when they are stationary, and in the driving state, wind noise, road noise, and engine noise can be effectively controlled at a relatively low level, without disturbing the personnel in the car. The texture of the luxury SUV is reflected, and both cars are outstanding.
In terms of audio, this Audi q7 is equipped with a 10-speaker sound system, daily listening to music can get a good satisfaction, first of all, the sound quality is clear, very clean and comfortable; secondly, can listen to various styles of music, high and low tones are more transparent, and the difference in tone is obvious, there are emotional ups and downs, more pleasing to both ears.
Volvo xc90 is equipped with Borgward Weijian audio 19 speaker sound, above the center console, the diameter of the 25mm Nautilus tweeter straight into the cockpit, four door door panels arranged with a combination of Nautilus tweeters and Kevlar tapered speakers, including the front, middle and rear passenger overhead ceiling, both sides of the trunk are lined with treble or woofer speakers, the whole car is paved with hardware arrangement, but also let the cockpit form an optimal sound field reflection area, Give the cockpit excellent sound fidelity and spatial layering.
After the actual experience, to the author of the feeling is a strong sense of immersion, this set of audio provides a variety of modes such as studios, independent stages, concert hall lights, etc., each with its own characteristics, listening to popular music using the studio, more like singing in the recording studio, the vocals are particularly clear and pleasant; the independent stage can customize the sound field environment and surround effects, adjust according to different preferences; and the concert hall mode, with excellent echo, the sound effect is particularly pure and true, listening to classical music as if in the concert hall with a large space.
In general, from the speaker hardware foundation, the fidelity effect in the face of different styles of music, the purity of the sound quality and the sense of care for the hearing of the third row of passengers, the Volvo xc90 equipped with the 19 speaker sound of Borgward Vegen is much stronger than the Audi q7, with excellent sound insulation and tranquility, can bring a better listening experience.
Making driving easier is also an important consideration for "comfort in the use of 7-seater SUVs", after all, where the body size is placed, compared to small and medium-sized cars, 7-seat SUVs will have higher driving difficulty. In this regard, the driving assistance function is particularly important, helping to effectively reduce driving fatigue and making it easier for novice drivers to get started and control the vehicle.
The audi q7 auxiliary driving function is opened by dialing the lever at the bottom left of the steering wheel, the main function is the lane keeping system and acc adaptive cruise, the lane keeping system can enable the vehicle to cross the lane marking line without turning on the turn signal, the system will determine that the vehicle is unconsciously deviated from the lane, and through the slight steering intervention to return the vehicle to the center of the lane, while vibrating the steering wheel to remind the driver to pay attention to safety.
The acc adaptive cruise, the speed of 0-60km/h is the function of following the car, the vehicle can achieve automatic refueling, braking and other functions according to the speed and trajectory of the car in front of it in the lane. When the speed exceeds 60km/h, the system will switch to adaptive cruise mode, according to the set speed forward, there is an obstacle in front of the front or there is a vehicle in front of the vehicle merged into the current lane, the vehicle will automatically reduce the speed, so as to maintain a safe driving distance with the car in front, the automatic control of the vehicle speed can indeed effectively reduce the fatigue of the driver's frequent operation, and what the driver needs to do is to ensure that the vehicle is running smoothly in the correct lane.
The Volvo xc90 makes it easier to turn on the driver assistance function, and the pilot assist pilot assist system can be activated at any speed through the button in the left ribbon of the steering wheel, and the latest generation of pilot assist pilot assistance system can be activated at any speed.
Pilot assist pilot assist system can make xc90 maintain the speed and distance between the front vehicle and the front vehicle, but also ensure that the vehicle is placed in the middle of the lane, so that it is particularly practical on the congested slow road, do not have to keep the driver highly nervous at all times, and frequently switch between the throttle and the brake, do not have to worry about lane departure, greatly reduce the driving fatigue; if the ring road and high-speed and other unimpeded sections, the front of the car, can also make the vehicle in the middle of the lane, Follow the set pace to make long-distance driving easier.
During daily commuting, if the vehicle in front of it slows down or stops, the system automatically stops the xc90 and connects the brakes to ensure safety. If the vehicle in front of you stops for less than 3 seconds, the vehicle will automatically follow the vehicle in front of you after starting, eliminating the fatigue caused by frequent human operation. Through the steering wheel button, the driver can freely choose five different distance gaps with the vehicle in front, to ensure safety can also avoid the "jamming" behavior of other vehicles, of course, in the face of confluence and complex intersections, the driver can also turn off the cruise system at any time, artificially take over, to ensure safety.
In summary, the opening and operation of the Volvo xc90 assisted driving function are more intuitive and convenient than the Audi Q7, and the feature richness and practicality are also stronger, making driving easier. In particular, the one-click pilot assist pilot assistance system, whether it is daily commuting or long-distance self-driving, is very practical, greatly reducing driving fatigue while making driving itself easy and simple, and novice drivers can also get started quickly.
As two models with very high discussion in the current luxury 7-seat SUV market, Volvo xc90 and Audi q7 have strong product strength and good consumer reputation, but this time on the "comfort of the use of 7-seat SUVs" discussion, from the driving space, seat comfort, the comfort of the vehicle to the driver and occupants and driving ease and other dimensions of comprehensive comparison, it is not difficult to see that volvo xc90 has better user needs understanding and demand satisfaction ability than Audi q7, and the sincerity is more sufficient. With three rows of practical space, top-of-the-line audio, and a relaxed driving experience, if you're looking for a luxury 7-seater SUV that makes daily commuting easy and your family more comfortable, the Volvo xc90 is a better choice than the Audi q7.