Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Cadillac CTS | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 114.6 in | -13.1 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 195.5 in | -26.8 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 72.2 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 57.2 in | -1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3263 lb. | 3620 lb. | -357 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.2 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 56.9 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.8 in | -53.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.6 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.5 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 54.8 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.3 in | -53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 35.4 in | -0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | -2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 | 40.9 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 |
2015 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The first two generations of the CTS were "in between" cars larger than a BMW 3-Series but more compact than a BMW 5-Series. Contented and priced like the former, they weren't pitched as competitors to the latter. With the third-generation sedan this has changed. The new CTS leaves the 3er for the ATS and goes head-to-head with the 5er. However, the 2014's exterior and interior are only a bit more expansive than those of the 2008-2013 car. Also, the rear doors do not open wide enough for easy entry. You'll still find a roomier, more comfortable, easier to access rear seat in the 5-Series, even if the official specs suggest otherwise. see full Cadillac CTS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Cadillac CTS.