Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Volvo C70 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 218 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 103.9 in | -2.4 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 180.4 in | -11.7 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 72.3 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 55.1 in | 0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3329 lb. | 3772 lb. | -443 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 16.4 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 38.2 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 53.6 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.3 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 36.4 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 47.0 in | 5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 41.5 in | -41.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 33.9 in | 0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 0.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 41.8 ft3 |
2010 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
A lot less leg room when compared to the GTI, but the rear hatch space is bigger. see full Audi A3 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Volvo C70.