Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Audi A5 / S5 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 108.3 in | -6.8 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 182.1 in | -13.4 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 73.0 in | -3.5 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 54.0 in | 2 in |
Curb Weight | 3263 lb. | 3682 lb. | -419 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.1 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 54.3 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.3 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 36.0 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 52.8 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 31.7 in | 3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 73 in (over 2 rows) | 3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 1.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 42.6 ft3 |
2006 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The Subaru has a more comfortable and roomy back seat, with easier ingress/egress. see full Audi A3 review |
2011 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD |
I am 6'-7" tall. Audi builds cars that I can fit into comfortably. My 1998 A4 was the first car that truly fit me, and the S5 is just as good, if not better. see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
2011 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
nonexistent see full Audi A5 / S5 review |