Audi A3 (2012) vs. Buick LaCrosse (2006) Specs

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2012 Audi A3 and 2006 Buick LaCrosse Specifications

Model Year	2012	2006
Model	Audi A3	Buick LaCrosse
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 225 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	110.5 in	-9 in
Length	168.7 in	198.1 in	-29.4 in
Width	69.5 in	73.0 in	-3.5 in
Height	56.0 in	57.4 in	-1.4 in
Curb Weight	3329 lb.	3568 lb.	-239 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.0 gal.	17.5 gal.	-2.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.1 in	39.4 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.3 in	57.2 in	-2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.3 in	-55.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	42.3 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	37.2 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.8 in	57.0 in	-4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.6 in	-54.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.8 in	37.6 in	-2.8 in
Total Legroom	76 in (over 2 rows)	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	-3.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.1 ft³	16.0 ft³	-2.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.6 ft³	16.0 ft³	38.6 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Audi A3.

2006 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.6L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Wide comfortable front seats. Heated seats are great and the leather feels very good. Lumbar support in drivers seat is excellent. see full Buick LaCrosse review

2006 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Not enough leg room. No place to store anything. see full Buick LaCrosse review
2006	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	It was not comfortable. The seat bottom was too short. see full Buick LaCrosse review

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