Volvo XC60 (2015) vs. Audi A3 (2006) Specs

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2015 Volvo XC60 and 2006 Audi A3 Specifications

Model Year	2015	2006
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
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.2 in	101.5 in	7.7 in
Length	182.8 in	168.7 in	14.1 in
Width	74.4 in	69.5 in	4.9 in
Height	67.4 in	56.0 in	11.4 in
Curb Weight	4277 lb.	3660 lb.	617 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	15.0 gal.	3.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	38.1 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.7 in	54.3 in	2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.2 in	0.0 in	54.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.2 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.5 in	36.9 in	2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.2 in	52.8 in	2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.8 in	0.0 in	53.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.4 in	34.8 in	1.6 in
Total Legroom	77.6 in (over 2 rows)	76 in (over 2 rows)	1.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	30.8 ft³	13.1 ft³	17.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	67.4 ft³	54.6 ft³	12.8 ft³

2015 Volvo XC60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	Volvos have long been renowned for seat comfort, and the XC60 continues this tradition with seats that are thoroughly supportive without being as firm as those in the Cadillac and in the German crossovers. This said, some people might find the headrests overly intrusive. The Inscription Package adds power lumbar adjusters to both seats. Otherwise these adjusters are manual. Notable in its absence: front seat ventilation, offered in the Audi and Cadillac, isn't an option in the XC60. Also, no massage. see full Volvo XC60 review

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2006 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
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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