Acura RL (2008) vs. Audi A3 (2012) Specs

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2008 Acura RL and 2012 Audi A3 Specifications

Model Year	2008	2012
Model	Acura RL	Audi A3
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.2 in	101.5 in	8.7 in
Length	193.6 in	168.7 in	24.9 in
Width	72.2 in	69.5 in	2.7 in
Height	57.1 in	56.0 in	1.1 in
Curb Weight	4012 lb.	3479 lb.	533 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.4 gal.	15.0 gal.	4.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.5 in	38.1 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.5 in	54.3 in	4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.1 in	0.0 in	55.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	41.2 in	1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	36.9 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.1 in	52.8 in	3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.0 in	0.0 in	54 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.3 in	34.8 in	1.5 in
Total Legroom	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	76 in (over 2 rows)	2.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.1 ft³	13.1 ft³	0 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.1 ft³	54.6 ft³	-41.5 ft³

2008 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	A little tight up front especially when compared to the M35 which is very roomy. see full Acura RL review
2007	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Again, tight when compared to the M35. see full Acura RL review

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