Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Audi A6 | Volvo C30 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 103.9 in | 10.8 in |
Length | 193.9 in | 167.4 in | 26.5 in |
Width | 73.8 in | 70.2 in | 3.6 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 57.0 in | 0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3682 lb. | 3201 lb. | 481 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 38.2 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 53.6 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.3 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.4 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 47.0 in | 9.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 41.5 in | -41.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 33.9 in | 3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.1 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.1 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | -6.1 ft3 |
2012 Audi A6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very supportive seats, nice leather, great heated seats. see full Audi A6 review |
2012 Audi A6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 300hp 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room is average, no better. see full Audi A6 review |
2008 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I tested both the Mini Cooper and Volvo C30. The C30, by far, is the most comfortable and easy to find a great driving position. Driving from Los Angeles to San Francisco without any back or shoulder fatigue! see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I have sat in the seat for three plus hours with no discomfort. see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seats are a bit short on leg room. see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is tight, this is a small hatch coupe afterall. see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seat is really make for children and not adults see full Volvo C30 review |