Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Volvo S80 | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@2100 |
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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 | 2,835 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,285 mm | 4,851 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,862 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,494 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,660 kg | 1,833 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 57 L | 70 L | -13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 968 mm | 986 mm | -18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,392 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 973 mm | -36 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,389 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 884 mm | 889 mm | -5 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 371 L | 422 L | -51 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 14.9 | -13.9 L |
2006 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The Subaru has a more comfortable and roomy back seat, with easier ingress/egress. see full Audi A3 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Volvo S80.