Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Acura MDX | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 108.3 in | -6.8 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 191.6 in | -22.9 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 78.5 in | -9 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 68.2 in | -12.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3263 lb. | 4550 lb. | -1287 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.2 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 61.6 in | -7.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.0 in | -59 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.2 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.6 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 61.5 in | -8.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 59.1 in | -59.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 38.7 in | -3.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.5 in | -37.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.0 in | -42 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.1 in | -29.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -33 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.1 | 42.9 ft3 | -29.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | -28.9 ft3 |
2010 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
A lot less leg room when compared to the GTI, but the rear hatch space is bigger. see full Audi A3 review |
2012 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 |