Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Acura TSX | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@6800 164 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 105.1 in | -3.6 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 183.4 in | -14.7 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 69.4 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 57.3 in | -1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3329 lb. | 3345 lb. | -16 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 17.1 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 37.8 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 55.4 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.4 in | -54.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.4 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.3 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 53.5 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.4 in | -54.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 34.2 in | 0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 41.4 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is too small for most adults. I hadn't thought about it much when I bought the car, but it became apparent. I'd take friends to lunch and they are uncomfortable.Even ifa personplans on sitting small children in the back, they grow and the useful life of the car is affected. I wish the Europeans would figure that out. see full Audi A3 review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Due to the position of the doors it is hard to get in and out of the car. see full Audi A3 review |
2007 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
able to undertake long drives in comfort. Able to enter/leave car without being contortionist. Easy copes with my (very) large body frame. see full Acura TSX review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Passengers love the car. Never had any complaints. see full Acura TSX review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
This is a very subjective area, but I found the seat comfortable. see full Acura TSX review |
2007 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Smaller than comparably priced sedans. see full Acura TSX review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Not enough of it. see full Acura TSX review |