Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Acura TL | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 305 hp@6200 273 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 109.3 in | -7.8 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 195.3 in | -26.6 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 74.0 in | -4.5 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 57.2 in | -1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3660 lb. | 3971 lb. | -311 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 38.4 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 58.1 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.7 in | -55.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.5 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 36.7 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 56.2 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.8 in | -54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 36.2 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -2.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 0 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 41.5 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Really just a 4 place vehicle...3 across in the rear is not comfortably possible. see full Audi A3 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Slightly too close to each other in arm room. see full Audi A3 review |
2011 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats in this automobile are trimmed in supple leather yet are nice and firm in the European style for all day comfort. I look forward to some longer trips once spring arrives. see full Acura TL review |