Acura MDX (2011) vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 (2017) Specs

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2011 Acura MDX and 2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Specifications

Model Year	2011	2017
Model	Acura MDX	Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.3 in	103.5 in	4.8 in
Length	191.6 in	169.8 in	21.8 in
Width	78.5 in	70.3 in	8.2 in
Height	68.2 in	56.1 in	12.1 in
Curb Weight	4550 lb.	3616 lb.	934 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.0 gal.	10.6 gal.	10.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.2 in	36.9 in	2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.6 in	54.8 in	6.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.0 in	0.0 in	59 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.2 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.6 in	37.5 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.5 in	52.9 in	8.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	59.1 in	0.0 in	59.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.7 in	35.4 in	3.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.5 in	0.0 in	37.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	57.1 in	0.0 in	57.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	42.0 in	0.0 in	42 in
Legroom, Row 3	29.1 in	0.0 in	29.1 in
Total Legroom	109 in (over 3 rows)	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	32.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.0 ft³	9.9 ft³	5.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	42.9 ft³	9.9	33 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	83.5 ft³	39.5 ft³	44 ft³

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Acura MDX

2011 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / RS3 review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / RS3 review

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