| Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
| Model | Volvo S40 | Audi Q7 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
4.2L V8 OHC-4v 350 hp@6800 325 lb-ft@3500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 118.2 in | -14.3 in |
| Length | 175.9 in | 200.2 in | -24.3 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 78.1 in | -8.4 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 68.4 in | -11.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3447 lb. | 5269 lb. | -1822 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -10.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.5 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 58.7 in | -3.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.0 in | -1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 58.1 in | -4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 0.0 in | 50.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 37.1 in | -2.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.6 in | -48.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 107.6 in (over 3 rows) | -31.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.6 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | 1.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.6 | 40.1 ft3 | -27.5 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.6 ft3 | 88.7 ft3 | -76.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volvo S40.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Audi Q7.