Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Audi A3 / S3 | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 103.5 in | -2 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 169.8 in | -1.1 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 70.3 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 56.1 in | -0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3660 lb. | 3903 lb. | -243 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 4.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 36.9 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 54.8 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.2 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.5 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 52.9 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 35.4 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 | 9.9 ft3 | 3.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 39.5 ft3 | 15.1 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 |
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 |