Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Volvo S40 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,285 mm | 4,468 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,578 kg | 1,564 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 57 L | 60 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 968 mm | 988 mm | -20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,364 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 945 mm | -8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,288 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 884 mm | 874 mm | 10 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 371 L | 357 L | 14 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 12.6 | -11.6 L |
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 2008 Volvo S40.