Model Year | 2015 | 2014 | |
Model | Audi A3 / S3 | Chevrolet Cruze | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 150 hp@3500 236 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 151 hp@4000 264 lb-ft@2600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 105.7 in | -1.9 in |
Length | 175.4 in | 181.0 in | -5.6 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 70.7 in | 0 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 58.1 in | -2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3241 lb. | 3475 lb. | -234 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.6 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.5 in | 39.3 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.8 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.3 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 37.9 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 53.9 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.4 in | -52.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 35.4 in | -0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | -1.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.3 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -2.7 ft3 |
2015 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 |
2015 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 |
2014 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | The Cruze's rear seat is among the tightest in a compact sedan, and the diesel engine doesn't affect this. Though rear seat headroom is abundant, adults will feel a bit cramped even behind a driver of average height. The Jetta's rear seat has a little less headroom but far more legroom. So the best option depends on whether your rear seat passengers have long legs or long torsos. see full Chevrolet Cruze review |
2014 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat legroom is a bit tight with the front seats fully back. see full Chevrolet Cruze review |