Audi A3 / S3 (2016) vs. Volvo XC60 (2014) Specs

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2016 Audi A3 / S3 and 2014 Volvo XC60 Specifications

Model Year	2016	2014
Model	Audi A3 / S3	Volvo XC60
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@2100
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.5 in	109.2 in	-5.7 in
Length	169.8 in	182.8 in	-13 in
Width	70.3 in	74.4 in	-4.1 in
Height	56.1 in	67.4 in	-11.3 in
Curb Weight	3903 lb.	4225 lb.	-322 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	18.5 gal.	-7.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	36.9 in	39.1 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	56.7 in	-1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.2 in	-54.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.2 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	39.5 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.9 in	55.2 in	-2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.8 in	-53.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.4 in	36.4 in	-1 in
Total Legroom	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	77.6 in (over 2 rows)	-1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	9.9 ft³	30.8 ft³	-20.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	39.5 ft³	67.4 ft³	-27.9 ft³

2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Same goes for rear seat room. The Audi S3's rear seat can be a tight fit for adults, especially if those in the front seats are tall. But at least most adults will fit. My adult-sized children rode in the back seat from Detroit to Nashville and back without complaining about the amount of space. (It helped that none of us are tall; I'm 5-9.) The back seat in the CLA provides far less room for heads and legs. Mercedes markets it as a coupe for a reason. see full Audi A3 / S3 review

2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD	very tight see full Audi A3 / S3 review

2014 Volvo XC60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	Volvos have long been renowned for seat comfort, and the XC60 continues this tradition with seats that are thoroughly supportive without being as firm as those in the Cadillac and in the German crossovers. This said, some people might find the headrests overly intrusive. The Inscription Package adds power lumbar adjusters to both seats. Otherwise these adjusters are manual. Notable in its absence: front seat ventilation, offered in the Audi and Cadillac, isn't an option in the XC60. Also, no massage. see full Volvo XC60 review

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