Model Year | 2016 | 2008 | |
Model | Audi A3 / S3 | Audi Q7 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900 |
4.2L V8 OHC-4v 350 hp@6800 325 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 118.2 in | -14.7 in |
Length | 169.8 in | 200.2 in | -30.4 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 78.1 in | -7.8 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 68.4 in | -12.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3903 lb. | 5269 lb. | -1366 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -15.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 39.5 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 58.7 in | -3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.3 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.0 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 58.1 in | -5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 37.1 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.6 in | -48.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 107.6 in (over 3 rows) | -31 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.9 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | -1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 9.9 | 40.1 ft3 | -30.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.5 ft3 | 88.7 ft3 | -49.2 ft3 |
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 |
2008 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The middle seat of all the SUVs we looked at, had the most room to move furthest forward or backward to allow far rear seat passengers most accommodation. see full Audi Q7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat legroom is greater than other vehicles I evaluated in this category: Acura MDX, BMW X5, Mercedes ML; seats more plush; more cargo space. see full Audi Q7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great front seats for long drives. see full Audi Q7 review |