Audi A3 / S3 (2016) vs. Acura MDX (2009) Specs

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2016 Audi A3 / S3 and 2009 Acura MDX Specifications

Model Year	2016	2009
Model	Audi A3 / S3	Acura MDX
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900	3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.5 in	108.3 in	-4.8 in
Length	169.8 in	190.7 in	-20.9 in
Width	70.3 in	78.5 in	-8.2 in
Height	56.1 in	68.2 in	-12.1 in
Curb Weight	3903 lb.	4535 lb.	-632 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	21.0 gal.	-10.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	36.9 in	39.2 in	-2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	61.6 in	-6.8 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	37.5 in	38.6 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.9 in	61.5 in	-8.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	59.1 in	-59.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.4 in	38.7 in	-3.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.7 in	-35.7 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	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	109 in (over 3 rows)	-32.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	9.9 ft³	15.0 ft³	-5.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	9.9	42.9 ft³	-33
Cargo Volume, Maximum	39.5 ft³	83.5 ft³	-44 ft³

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

2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Vehicle is wide, and it feels very room from boht the drivers' and passengers' sides. see full Acura MDX review
2008	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	It was the most comfortable of the vehicles we tested, including the Volvo XC90, Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited, and Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Soft leather, supportive seats. see full Acura MDX review

2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Claustrophic, unusable 3rd row, with immovable knee-wall see full Acura MDX review

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