Acura RLX (2015) vs. Audi A3 / S3 (2016) Specs

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2015 Acura RLX and 2016 Audi A3 / S3 Specifications

Model Year	2015	2016
Model	Acura RLX	Audi A3 / S3
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 310 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,850 mm	2,637 mm	0 mm
Length	4,981 mm	4,455 mm	0 mm
Width	1,890 mm	1,796 mm	0 mm
Height	1,466 mm	1,415 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,784 kg	1,570 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	70 L	50 L	20 L
Headroom, Row 1	955 mm	927 mm	28 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,514 mm	1,392 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,420 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,074 mm	1,046 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	937 mm	917 mm	20 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,448 mm	1,346 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,384 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	986 mm	892 mm	94 mm
Total Legroom	2,060 mm (over 2 rows)	1,938 mm (over 2 rows)	1 mm
Cargo Volume	433 L	348 L	85 L

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Acura RLX.

2016 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

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

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