Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Volvo XC90 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,285 mm | 4,798 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,897 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,783 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,480 kg | 2,061 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 57 L | 80 L | -23 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 968 mm | 1,008 mm | 967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,407 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 975 mm | -38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,374 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 884 mm | 879 mm | 5 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 902 mm | -902 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 765 mm | -765 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,685 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 371 L | 249 L | 122 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.1 | 1,226 L | 12.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 2,410 L | -1 L |
2009 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 |
2012 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
In an effort to make room for the third seat, the leg room up front has been compromised see full Volvo XC90 review |