Model Year | 2015 | 2006 | |
Model | Audi A3 / S3 | Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 303 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 110.5 in | -6.7 in |
Length | 175.4 in | 200.4 in | -25 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 72.9 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 58.7 in | -3 in |
Curb Weight | 3462 lb. | 3712 lb. | -250 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 17.5 gal. | -4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.5 in | 39.4 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 58.7 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.4 in | -56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.3 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 37.8 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 58.6 in | -5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.2 in | -57.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 37.6 in | -2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -3.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.3 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | -6.3 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 |
2006 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Interior room is outstanding. Trunk room is phenomenal, especially with flip and fold flat rear seat. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat had good room. Passengers had good leg room. Only adults over 6ft would touch the backs of the front seat with their legs. Draw back was the low roof. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |