Volvo S80 (2008) vs. Audi Q7 (2018) Specs

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2008 Volvo S80 and 2018 Audi Q7 Specifications

Model Year	2008	2018
Model	Volvo S80	Audi Q7
Engine	4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5950 325 lb-ft@3950	supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.6 in	117.9 in	-6.3 in
Length	191.0 in	199.6 in	-8.6 in
Width	73.3 in	77.5 in	-4.2 in
Height	58.8 in	68.5 in	-9.7 in
Curb Weight	4065 lb.	4938 lb.	-873 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	22.5 gal.	-4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.8 in	38.4 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.4 in	59.5 in	-2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.8 in	0.0 in	54.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	41.7 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	38.8 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.3 in	58.5 in	-2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.7 in	0.0 in	54.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.0 in	38.8 in	-3.8 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.9 in	-35.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	49.4 in	-49.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	29.2 in	-29.2 in
Total Legroom	76.9 in (over 2 rows)	109.7 in (over 3 rows)	-32.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.9 ft³	14.8 ft³	0.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	14.9	37.5 ft³	-22.6
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.9 ft³	71.6 ft³	-56.7 ft³

2008 Volvo S80 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good support for my back. see full Volvo S80 review
2008	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Had heard that the seats of the car were amongst the most comfortable and they really are. Not to mention the adaptability to body contour, especially as I am on the bit healthier side. The control panel layout and other gadgets are aesthetically laid out see full Volvo S80 review
2007	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Excellent lumbar support and almost infinate power adjustments help my probelms with episodic low back pain. see full Volvo S80 review
2007	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The front seats are like sitting in a lazy boy. So comfortable on long trips and just a dream to drive. see full Volvo S80 review

2018 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Now that the Audi Q7's price and styling have been given their due, my other "why nots" are much less clear cut. You sit SUV-high in the new Audi Q7, even higher (if memory serves) than in the Volvo, and certainly higher than in the relatively car-like Acura. While the commanding view over traffic will appeal to many drivers, they're less likely to enjoy the Q7's high floor. The step up won't be an easy one for shorter or older drivers. They'll want running boards. For such a beamy vehicle, with about two inches more shoulder room than in the far-from-narrow Volvo XC90, the Audi Q7 has unexpectedly little stretch out room in the front seats. The culprit: an unusually high and wide center console. The XC90, with a much narrower and lower console, feels roomier--but not as sporty. see full Audi Q7 review

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