Do you know how Audi calculates the behind-the-seats cargo volume of its wagons? (Audi A4 Interior)

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Question Details Asked:Nov 11, 2008 - 10:13 PMStatus:Closed

dtmcgarry	Do you know how Audi calculates the behind-the-seats cargo volume of its wagons? Does the 09 A4 Avant wagon really only have 17.3 cu ft of space behind the rear seats, or is that some sort of mistake? That figure is lower than the '08 Avant (27.8), or even a Subaru WRX (19.0). Audi's own site, like Edmunds.com, reports 17.3. The only other figure I found was on the EPA site (http://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/Detail s...), which gives the Avant 27.6 cu ft. How does Audi calculate this space? Is it different from other manufacturers for '09? Does anyone here have any insight into whether the behind-the-seats space in the Avant is really that small? thank you
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mr_shiftright 11/12/08 11:28 am PST

I bet the difference between Edmunds and EPA is with back seats up or folded down.

Hey, just go down and bring your tape measure to the dealership. The formula is, of course, L X H X W, but you have to convert all your measurements to feet. So 30 inches is 2.5 ft.

dtmcgarry 11/12/08 11:54 am PST

Thank you for your response mr_shiftright.

However, the numbers for with-the-seat-down are separately listed, in most cases (including Edmunds). The numbers for with-the-seat-up are distinct.

And yes, I could go measure it, but trunks are of course not square (especially in the case of the Avant with its sloping rear), so it would be difficult to tell volume exactly, plus I was trying to avoid another trip to the dealer just for this! If I do go, I will post my results as best I can calculate. I think the point remains that there is a possible inconsistency of measurements here that is making it difficult to compare the cargo space of the Avant to anything else-- or it really is small!

Thanks again for your interest and your help.

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