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

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Audi A3 and 2016 Audi A3 / S3 specs.

2009 Audi A3 and 2016 Audi A3 / S3 Specifications

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
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,578 mm 2,629 mm 0 mm
Length 4,285 mm 4,313 mm 0 mm
Width 1,765 mm 1,786 mm 0 mm
Height 1,422 mm 1,425 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,660 kg 1,770 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 57 L 40 L 17 L
Headroom, Row 1 968 mm 937 mm 31 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,379 mm 1,392 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,046 mm 1,046 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 937 mm 953 mm -16 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,341 mm 1,344 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 884 mm 899 mm -15 mm
Total Legroom 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 371 L 280 L 91 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,546 L 1,119 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Audi A3

2009 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Audi A3 / S3

2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Audi A3 / S3

2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual AWD
very tight see full Audi A3 / S3 review
 
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