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Performance
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Horsepower | 385 HP @ 6,500 RPM | vs | 310 HP @ 6,500 RPM | The XF 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 XF is OK, too | ||||||
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Transmission | Automatic transmission | vs | Semi-automatic transmission | The A7 Premium's semi-automatic transmission is a rare find for this class of vehicle | ||||||
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paddle shifters | Standard | vs | Not Available | The XF comes standard with paddle shifters for ultimate driving control; not available on the A7 Premium | ||||||
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Air compressor | None | vs | Supercharger | The A7 Premium's Supercharger lets it maximize power output | ||||||
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Power-to-weight ratio | 10.6 lb/hp | vs | 13.6 lb/hp | The XF is a sporty car, while the A7 Premium is just average | ||||||
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Drivetrain type | rear-wheel drive | vs | all-wheel drive | The A7 Premium will handle off-road driving and poor weather much better than the XF | ||||||
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Curb-to-curb turning radius | 37.7 ft | vs | 39.0 ft | The XF is comparable to most other vehicles for turning, but the A7 Premium is quite bad | ||||||
Cost
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MSRP | $53,375 | vs | $60,125 | Both are priced reasonably | ||||||
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In-city gas mileage | 16 mpg | vs | 18 mpg | Both get OK mileage in the city | ||||||
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basic warranty miles | 50,000 mile | vs | 50,000 mile | Average basic warranty | ||||||
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basic warranty years | 5 year | vs | 4 year | The XF'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 | ||||||
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Airbags | 5 | vs | 5 | OK number of airbags | ||||||
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Rear brakes | Disc | vs | Disc | Both have the usual brakes for this class of vehicle | ||||||
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child door locks | Standard | vs | Standard | Child door locks come standard | ||||||
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Roadside assistance system | None | vs | None | |||||||
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 | ||||||
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keyless entry | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither has a keyless entry option | ||||||
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leather | Standard | vs | Standard | Both come standard with leather interiors | ||||||
Crash Test Ratings
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Rollover resistance | Unknown | vs | Unknown | |||||||
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Front driver crash test | Unknown | vs | Unknown | |||||||
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Driver side crash test | Unknown | vs | Unknown | |||||||
Practicality
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Passengers | 5 | vs | 4 | The XF has lots of passenger seats and the A7 Premium is OK, too | ||||||
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Highway driving range | 423 miles | vs | 554 miles | The A7 Premium gets fantastic distance, but the XF is very limited | ||||||
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Cargo space | 17.7 ft3 | vs | 24.5 ft3 | The A7 Premium has lots of cargo room and the XF is pretty good | ||||||
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front seats | Unknown | vs | 50.4 ft3 | |||||||
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folding rear seats | Standard | vs | Not Available | The XF's standard folding rear seat will get you extra cargo room; not available on the A7 Premium | ||||||
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power outlets | Standard | vs | Not Available | The XF's standard power outlets will keep your gadgets charged; not available on the A7 Premium | ||||||
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roof rails | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither offers roof rails | ||||||
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navigation system | Standard | vs | Not Available | You won't find this in the A7 Premium, but the XF's standard navigation system will ensure you never get lost again | ||||||
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Cupholders | 4 | vs | Unknown | |||||||
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front air conditioning | Standard | vs | Standard | A/C for hot summer days comes standard | ||||||
Road Tests
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0-60 mph | 6.4 seconds | vs | Unknown | |||||||
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Braking distance at 60mph | 109 ft | vs | Unknown | |||||||
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1/4 mile | 15.0 s @ 98 mph | vs | Unknown | |||||||
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Lateral acceleration | 0.87 g | vs | Unknown | |||||||
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Top speed | Unknown | vs | Unknown | |||||||
Entertainment System
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Number of speakers | 8 | vs | Unknown | |||||||
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Has speed sensitive volume | No | vs | No | Neither offers speed-sensitive volume | ||||||
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CD player | Standard | vs | Standard | CD player comes standard | ||||||
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premium radio | Standard | vs | Optional | Have your pick of music from around the world with the XF's satellite radio; in the A7 Premium, too, but it'll cost | ||||||
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Has auxiliary audio input | No | vs | Yes | The A7 Premium can connect your personal music device to the stereo system | ||||||
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Has subwoofer | Yes | vs | No | The XF has a subwoofer to accurately produce deep bass frequencies in music | ||||||
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entertainment system | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither offers an entertainment system | ||||||
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