Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Cadillac CTS | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
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 | 72.6 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 59.1 in | -3.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3263 lb. | 4060 lb. | -797 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 | 56.3 in | -3.5 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 | 25.0 ft3 | -11.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 58.0 ft3 | -3.4 ft3 |
2009 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
A lot less leg room when compared to the GTI, but the rear hatch space is bigger. see full Audi A3 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Really just a 4 place vehicle...3 across in the rear is not comfortably possible. see full Audi A3 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Slightly too close to each other in arm room. see full Audi A3 review |
2013 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 |
2013 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Hard to get in and out of. not much head room. The material is nice. see full Cadillac CTS review |