Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Audi A3 / S3 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 103.5 in | 9.4 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 169.8 in | 30.5 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 70.3 in | 4.6 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 56.1 in | 11.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4204 lb. | 3903 lb. | 301 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 8.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 36.9 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 54.8 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 0.0 in | 55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.2 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.5 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 52.9 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 0.0 in | 56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 35.4 in | 4.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 0.0 in | 46 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 0.0 in | 33.6 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 37.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 | 7.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 9.9 | 37.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 39.5 ft3 | 45.7 ft3 |
2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |
2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | Same goes for rear seat room. The Audi S3's rear seat can be a tight fit for adults, especially if those in the front seats are tall. But at least most adults will fit. My adult-sized children rode in the back seat from Detroit to Nashville and back without complaining about the amount of space. (It helped that none of us are tall; I'm 5-9.) The back seat in the CLA provides far less room for heads and legs. Mercedes markets it as a coupe for a reason. see full Audi A3 / S3 review |
2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
very tight see full Audi A3 / S3 review |