Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Volvo S60 | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 184 kW@6300 320 Nm@2800 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 224 kW@5500 400 Nm@1950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,715 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,285 mm | 4,577 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,814 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,660 kg | 1,675 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 57 L | 68 L | -11 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 968 mm | 983 mm | -15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,245 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 963 mm | -26 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,402 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 884 mm | 846 mm | 38 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,928 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 371 L | 394 L | -23 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 13.9 | -12.9 L |
2008 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 |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Really just a 4 place vehicle...3 across in the rear is not comfortably possible. see full Audi A3 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Slightly too close to each other in arm room. see full Audi A3 review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is too small for most adults. I hadn't thought about it much when I bought the car, but it became apparent. I'd take friends to lunch and they are uncomfortable.Even ifa personplans on sitting small children in the back, they grow and the useful life of the car is affected. I wish the Europeans would figure that out. see full Audi A3 review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Due to the position of the doors it is hard to get in and out of the car. see full Audi A3 review |
2007 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Superior comfort. Excellent support while still soft. see full Volvo S60 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 177hp 2.0L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
one word? SUPER. one time drove 15 hours, couple of rest stops, futher nothing the mather. see full Volvo S60 review |
2007 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough rear seat legroom for a car in this class. see full Volvo S60 review |