Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Volvo S60 | Audi A3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@1950 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 101.5 in | 5.4 in |
Length | 180.2 in | 168.7 in | 11.5 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 69.5 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 56.2 in | 56.0 in | 0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3693 lb. | 3660 lb. | 33 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.0 gal. | 3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.1 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 54.3 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.0 in | 0.0 in | 49 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.2 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 36.9 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 52.8 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 0.0 in | 55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 34.8 in | -1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 0.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -40.7 ft3 |
2007 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Superior comfort. Excellent support while still soft. see full Volvo S60 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 177hp 2.0L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
one word? SUPER. one time drove 15 hours, couple of rest stops, futher nothing the mather. see full Volvo S60 review |
2007 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough rear seat legroom for a car in this class. see full Volvo S60 review |
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 |