Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Audi A4 / S4 | Volvo V50 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 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 | 56.2 in | 58.0 in | -1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3590 lb. | 3570 lb. | 20 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.9 in | 1.1 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 | 37.5 in | 38.1 in | -0.6 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 | 12.4 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | -0.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 ft3 | 44.2 ft3 | -31.8 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
2011 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review |
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 |