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Old 12-20-2018, 05:06 PM
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I am wondering if anyone here drove both vehicles and what made you go with Q7 over Q5?
Other than 3rd row, I am having hard time seeing why anyone would want the Q7 if they don't regularly need the add'l space (cargo or otherwise).
Is there something I am not seeing? Perhaps certain features not available on Q5?

Same engine, lighter weight, smaller and more agile body, possibly a lot quicker?
Old 12-20-2018, 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by hayde_bre
Other than 3rd row, I am having hard time seeing why anyone would want the Q7 if they don't regularly need the add'l space (cargo or otherwise).
Is there something I am not seeing? Perhaps certain features not available on Q5?
In my case, it boiled down to the features. From comfort seats to night vision and sound system (and a lot more).

i don't have the 'need for speed' anymore - certainly not in my daily stop and go traffic. I could have gotten an SQ5 AND saved a lot of money but I preferred the bigger vehicle - although I'm single...


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I preferred the interior, towing capacity, needed 7 seating capacity, larger interior room and i like the way it looked.
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My wife did not like the sport seats in the SQ5, and she refuses to drive a 4-cylinder, no matter how much turbo goodness it's got.

Plus the Q7 is just flat-out roomier and better appointed. We will never use the third row, and in fact put a weathertech cargo liner over it.
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I dont know, but space, and the Q7 "feels" nicer?
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Originally Posted by BigKutta
I dont know, but space, and the Q7 "feels" nicer?
we agree! Test drove the Q7 first then the SQ5...Q7 won
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You can ask the same question about A4 vs Q5.
Q7 obviously has more space and is more comfortable to sit in and drive. If you have a family the additional space just makes things easier. I’ve never been a fan of squeezing myself and things into a small vehicle. As far as speed the Q7 is more than adequate. Why the need to get to the red light faster then the car next to you?

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Just buy both

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