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Volvo V50 (2006) vs. Audi A3 (2007) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Volvo V50 and 2007 Audi A3 specs.

2006 Volvo V50 and 2007 Audi A3 Specifications

Model Year 2006 2007  
Model Volvo V50 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 Wagon 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.9 in 101.5 in 2.4 in
Length 177.7 in 168.7 in 9 in
Width 69.7 in 69.5 in 0.2 in
Height 57.2 in 56.0 in 1.2 in
Curb Weight 3548 lb. 3660 lb. -112 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 38.1 in 36.9 in 1.2 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 27.4 ft3 13.1 ft3 14.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 62.9 ft3 54.6 ft3 8.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Volvo V50

2006 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed manual FWD
It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review
2007 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review
2006 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very comfortable leather seats. Fully adjustable. see full Volvo V50 review
2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5
6-speed manual AWD
They are the most comfortable seats I have ever had in a car - period. see full Volvo V50 review
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Let me put it this way: road trip across Canada. Last day getting home drove 1,500kms in 15 hrs (including breaks, of course). No neck or back pain. The front seats are extremely comfortable. see full Volvo V50 review
2006 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed manual FWD
Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 review
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review
2006 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
legroom too cramped see full Volvo V50 review
2006 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volvo should be ashamed for such lousy seats. They know how to build great seats but they shortchanged the V50. see full Volvo V50 review
2006 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Too cramped. See previous comments about seats. see full Volvo V50 review
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good only for children. 3 adults are getting squeezed. see full Volvo V50 review
2005 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
really only good for kids see full Volvo V50 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Audi A3

2007 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2007 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Due to the position of the doors it is hard to get in and out of the car. see full Audi A3 review
2007 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
The back seat is too small for most adults. I hadn't thought about it much when I bought the car, but it became apparent. I'd take friends to lunch and they are uncomfortable.Even ifa personplans on sitting small children in the back, they grow and the useful life of the car is affected. I wish the Europeans would figure that out. see full Audi A3 review
2006 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
The Subaru has a more comfortable and roomy back seat, with easier ingress/egress. see full Audi A3 review
 
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