Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
Model | Audi A3 / S3 | Audi A5 / S5 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900 |
supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.2 in | 108.3 in | -6.1 in |
Length | 175.4 in | 182.1 in | -6.7 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 73.0 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 54.4 in | 1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3683 lb. | 4200 lb. | -517 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 39.9 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.3 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.3 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 36.3 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 45.7 in | 46.9 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.9 in | 31.9 in | 0 in |
Total Legroom | 73.1 in (over 2 rows) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.1 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 | -3.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.9 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 | -0.3 ft3 |
2015 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 |
2015 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 |
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 |