Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Volvo S60 | Audi A5 / S5 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.4L I5 DOHC-4v 257 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@2100 |
supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 108.3 in | -1.4 in |
Length | 180.2 in | 182.1 in | -1.9 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 73.0 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 56.2 in | 54.0 in | 2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3393 lb. | 3882 lb. | -489 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.1 in | -0.4 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 | 41.3 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 36.0 in | 1.9 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 | 31.7 in | 1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 73 in (over 2 rows) | 2.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.9 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 1.7 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2012 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD |
I am 6'-7" tall. Audi builds cars that I can fit into comfortably. My 1998 A4 was the first car that truly fit me, and the S5 is just as good, if not better. see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
2012 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
nonexistent see full Audi A5 / S5 review |