Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Audi A4 / S4 | Volvo V50 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 103.9 in | 6.7 in |
Length | 185.2 in | 178.0 in | 7.2 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 69.7 in | 2.2 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 57.4 in | -0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3710 lb. | 3321 lb. | 389 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 38.9 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 55.2 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.6 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 38.1 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 54.1 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 50.7 in | -50.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.2 in | 34.4 in | 0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.3 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 | -10.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 50.5 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 | -12.4 ft3 |
2011 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD |
Without question, the most comfortable car for long road trips that I've ever owned. Our family of four took a road trip of ~2000 miles, longest single-day drive was 11 hours, and never felt any fatigue or discomfort from the seating. Seats are firm and supportive but not harsh or uncomfortable. see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
2011 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Like German cars, the seats are quite hard. see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD |
Padding a bit stiff see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD |
Too narrow see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Huh, never have, never will sit in the back of this car...It is a hoot to drive see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
2009 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |