| Model Year | 2023 | 2015 | |
| Model | Acura MDX | Audi A3 / S3 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 354 lb-ft@1400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900 |
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| Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 103.8 in | 10 in |
| Length | 198.4 in | 175.4 in | 23 in |
| Width | 78.7 in | 70.7 in | 8 in |
| Height | 67.1 in | 55.7 in | 11.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4641 lb. | 3462 lb. | 1179 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 36.5 in | 2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.9 in | 54.8 in | 7.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 0.0 in | 59.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 36.1 in | 2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 60.3 in | 53.0 in | 7.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 0.0 in | 57.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 35.1 in | 3.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 36.2 in | 0.0 in | 36.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.6 in | 0.0 in | 40.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 29.0 in | 0.0 in | 29 in |
| Total Legroom | 109.1 in (over 3 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 32.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 39.1 ft3 | 12.3 | 26.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.4 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 59.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Acura MDX.
| 2015 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 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 | ||
| 2015 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 |