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Performance
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 | Horsepower | 470 HP @ 6,000 RPM | vs | 310 HP @ 6,500 RPM | The Supercharged is fairly powerful, but the A7 Premium is not far behind | ||||||
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| Number of gears | 6 | vs | 8 | The A7 Premium has more gears and the Supercharged is OK, too | ||||||
| Transmission | Automatic transmission | vs | Semi-automatic transmission | The A7 Premium's semi-automatic transmission is a rare find for this class of vehicle | ||||||
| paddle shifters | Standard | vs | Not Available | The Supercharged comes standard with paddle shifters for ultimate driving control; not available on the A7 Premium | ||||||
| Air compressor | Supercharger | vs | Supercharger | Both have an air compressor to maximize power output | ||||||
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.2 lb/hp | vs | 13.6 lb/hp | The Supercharged is a sporty car, while the A7 Premium is just average | ||||||
| Drivetrain type | rear-wheel drive | vs | all-wheel drive | The A7 Premium will handle off-road driving and poor weather much better than the Supercharged | ||||||
| Curb-to-curb turning radius | 37.7 ft | vs | 39.0 ft | The Supercharged is comparable to most other vehicles for turning, but the A7 Premium is quite bad | ||||||
Luxury Features
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| moon roof | Standard | vs | Standard | Both come standard with sun roofs | ||||||
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| power seats | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have power seats | ||||||
| keyless entry | Standard | vs | Not Available | The convenience of keyless entry comes standard on the Supercharged; not available on the A7 Premium | ||||||
| leather | Standard | vs | Standard | Both come standard with leather interiors | ||||||
Cost
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| MSRP | $68,475 | vs | $60,125 | Both are priced reasonably | ||||||
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| In-city gas mileage | 15 mpg | vs | 18 mpg | The A7 Premium has OK city mileage, while the Supercharged is very inefficient | ||||||
| basic warranty miles | 50,000 mile | vs | 50,000 mile | Average basic warranty | ||||||
| basic warranty years | 5 year | vs | 4 year | The Supercharged's basic warranty is fantastically long-lasting, and the A7 Premium's warranty is OK, too | ||||||
Safety Features
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| antilock brakes | Standard | vs | Standard | Both come standard with ABS brakes | ||||||
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| Stability control system | Yes | vs | Yes | Both have electronic stability control | ||||||
| Airbags | 5 | vs | 5 | OK number of airbags | ||||||
| Rear brakes | Disc | vs | Disc | Both have the usual brakes for this class of vehicle | ||||||
| child door locks | Standard | vs | Standard | Child door locks come standard | ||||||
| Roadside assistance system | None | vs | None | |||||||
Crash Test Ratings
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| Rollover resistance | Unknown | vs | Unknown | |||||||
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| Front driver crash test | Unknown | vs | Unknown | |||||||
| Driver side crash test | Unknown | vs | Unknown | |||||||
Practicality
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| Passengers | 5 | vs | 4 | The Supercharged has lots of passenger seats and the A7 Premium is OK, too | ||||||
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| Highway driving range | 386 miles | vs | 554 miles | The A7 Premium gets fantastic distance, but the Supercharged is very limited | ||||||
| Cargo space | 17.7 ft3 | vs | 24.5 ft3 | The A7 Premium has lots of cargo room and the Supercharged is pretty good | ||||||
| front seats | Unknown | vs | 50.4 ft3 | |||||||
| folding rear seats | Standard | vs | Not Available | The Supercharged's standard folding rear seat will get you extra cargo room; not available on the A7 Premium | ||||||
| power outlets | Standard | vs | Not Available | The Supercharged's standard power outlets will keep your gadgets charged; not available on the A7 Premium | ||||||
| roof rails | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither offers roof rails | ||||||
| navigation system | Standard | vs | Not Available | You won't find this in the A7 Premium, but the Supercharged's standard navigation system will ensure you never get lost again | ||||||
| Cupholders | 4 | vs | Unknown | |||||||
| front air conditioning | Standard | vs | Standard | A/C for hot summer days comes standard | ||||||
Road Tests
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| 0-60 mph | 4.4 seconds | vs | Unknown | |||||||
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| Braking distance at 60mph | 109 ft | vs | Unknown | |||||||
| 1/4 mile | 12.7 s s @ 114.1 mph mph | vs | Unknown | |||||||
| Lateral acceleration | 0.87 g | vs | Unknown | |||||||
| Top speed | Unknown | vs | Unknown | |||||||
Entertainment System
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| Number of speakers | 13 | vs | Unknown | |||||||
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| Has speed sensitive volume | No | vs | No | Neither offers speed-sensitive volume | ||||||
| CD player | Standard | vs | Standard | CD player comes standard | ||||||
| premium radio | Standard | vs | Optional | Have your pick of music from around the world with the Supercharged's satellite radio; in the A7 Premium, too, but it'll cost | ||||||
| Has auxiliary audio input | No | vs | Yes | The A7 Premium can connect your personal music device to the stereo system | ||||||
| Has subwoofer | Yes | vs | No | The Supercharged has a subwoofer to accurately produce deep bass frequencies in music | ||||||
| entertainment system | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither offers an entertainment system | ||||||
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