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

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2015 Acura TLX and 2016 Audi A3 / S3 Specifications

Model Year	2015	2016
Model	Acura TLX	Audi A3 / S3
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 267 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900
Transmission	9-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.3 in	103.8 in	5.5 in
Length	190.3 in	175.4 in	14.9 in
Width	73.0 in	70.7 in	2.3 in
Height	57.0 in	55.7 in	1.3 in
Curb Weight	3748 lb.	3462 lb.	286 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.2 gal.	13.2 gal.	4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.2 in	36.5 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.5 in	54.8 in	2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.3 in	0.0 in	55.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.6 in	41.2 in	1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.7 in	36.1 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.4 in	53.0 in	2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.9 in	0.0 in	54.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.5 in	35.1 in	-0.6 in
Total Legroom	77.1 in (over 2 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	0.8 in
Cargo Volume	13.2 ft³	12.3 ft³	0.9 ft³

2015 Acura TLX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	While the Acura TLX's exterior dimensions roughly split the difference between the TSX's and the TL's, its interior dimensions are quite close to the more compact of the two. Compared to the Honda Accord, rear seat legroom is down a substantial four inches despite a shared wheelbase. Shoulder room and rear headroom also suffer reductions, of about an inch in each case. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with a little room to spare. Passengers six feet and up will feel cramped, if they fit at all. The Lincoln is also weak in this area. If others an inch or two more rear knee room than the TLX, but less rear headroom. see full Acura TLX review

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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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