Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Audi A6 | Volvo XC90 | |
Engine | supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900 |
4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 112.6 in | 2.1 in |
Length | 193.9 in | 188.9 in | 5 in |
Width | 73.8 in | 74.7 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 70.2 in | -12.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4045 lb. | 4826 lb. | -781 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 39.7 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 58.3 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.4 in | -55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.0 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.4 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 57.4 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 34.6 in | 2.8 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 | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 105.7 in (over 3 rows) | -27 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.1 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.1 | 43.3 ft3 | -29.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.1 ft3 | 85.1 ft3 | -71 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 |
2010 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 |