| Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
| Model | Volvo V70 | Audi A8 / S8 | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 122.9 in | -12.1 in |
| Length | 189.9 in | 207.4 in | -17.5 in |
| Width | 73.3 in | 76.7 in | -3.4 in |
| Height | 60.9 in | 57.9 in | 3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 4464 lb. | -937 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.7 gal. | -3.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 37.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 59.1 in | -1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.1 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 57.8 in | -1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 42.9 in | -8.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 84.3 in (over 2 rows) | -7.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.3 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 19.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.1 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 57.9 ft3 |
| 2009 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I can sit on this chair for many hours without any problems see full Volvo V70 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have driven 12 hours/trip and seating comfortable, a stress free and comfortable drive/ see full Volvo V70 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
as above see full Volvo V70 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
great comfort if you have passengers, passengers very complimentary/ see full Volvo V70 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We spent five days of driving in the car in August and the seats remained comfortable for all 4,000 miles. see full Volvo V70 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Audi A8 / S8.