Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Volvo XC60 | Audi A3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@2100 |
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 SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,774 mm | 2,578 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,628 mm | 4,285 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,890 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,712 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,916 kg | 1,660 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 57 L | 13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 965 mm | 968 mm | -3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,377 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 937 mm | 31 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,402 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,367 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 884 mm | 41 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,971 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 872 L | 371 L | 501 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,909 L | 1,546 L | 0 L |
2012 Volvo XC60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
They are firm enough & well shaped to be comfortable over the long trip + also comfortable when you first sit in them see full Volvo XC60 review |
2008 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 |
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 |
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 |