Audi A3 (2012) vs. Volvo XC90 (2008) Specs

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2012 Audi A3 and 2008 Volvo XC90 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2008
Model	Audi A3	Volvo XC90
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800	4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	112.6 in	-11.1 in
Length	168.7 in	188.9 in	-20.2 in
Width	69.5 in	74.7 in	-5.2 in
Height	56.0 in	70.2 in	-14.2 in
Curb Weight	3479 lb.	4826 lb.	-1347 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.0 gal.	21.1 gal.	-6.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.1 in	39.7 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.3 in	58.3 in	-4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.4 in	-55.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.0 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	38.4 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.8 in	57.4 in	-4.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.1 in	-54.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.8 in	34.6 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.5 in	-35.5 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	30.1 in	-30.1 in
Total Legroom	76 in (over 2 rows)	105.7 in (over 3 rows)	-29.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.1 ft³	8.8 ft³	4.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	13.1	43.3 ft³	-30.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.6 ft³	85.1 ft³	-30.5 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Audi A3.

2008 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	3rd row very roomy. 2nd row very comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review
2008	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review
2008	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Wife and two car seats fit in back. see full Volvo XC90 review
2008	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review

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