Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Cadillac CTS | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 113.4 in | -11.9 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 191.6 in | -22.9 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 72.5 in | -3 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 58.0 in | -2 in |
Curb Weight | 3263 lb. | 3861 lb. | -598 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 38.8 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 56.7 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.4 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.2 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 54.7 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 35.9 in | -1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | -0.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 41 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 |
2009 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
supportive but comfortable for a long trip see full Cadillac CTS review |
2009 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Ingress is tight, limited legroom. see full Cadillac CTS review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seats are a little snug, but bareable. However, if someone is pretty tall they might bump their head on the ceiling. see full Cadillac CTS review |