Volvo S40 (2007) vs. Audi A3 (2009) Specs

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2007 Volvo S40 and 2009 Audi A3 Specifications

Model Year	2007	2009
Model	Volvo S40	Audi A3
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 218 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	101.5 in	2.4 in
Length	175.9 in	168.7 in	7.2 in
Width	69.7 in	69.5 in	0.2 in
Height	57.2 in	56.0 in	1.2 in
Curb Weight	3447 lb.	3660 lb.	-213 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	15.0 gal.	0.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	38.1 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	54.3 in	0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	0.0 in	53.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.6 in	41.2 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	36.9 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.1 in	52.8 in	1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	50.7 in	0.0 in	50.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.4 in	34.8 in	-0.4 in
Total Legroom	76 in (over 2 rows)	76 in (over 2 rows)	0 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.6 ft³	13.1 ft³	-0.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.6 ft³	54.6 ft³	-42 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Volvo S40.

2009 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	A lot less leg room when compared to the GTI, but the rear hatch space is bigger. see full Audi A3 review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Really just a 4 place vehicle...3 across in the rear is not comfortably possible. see full Audi A3 review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Slightly too close to each other in arm room. see full Audi A3 review

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