Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Chevrolet SS | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 114.8 in | -13.3 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 195.5 in | -26.8 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 74.7 in | -5.2 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 57.9 in | -1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3263 lb. | 3997 lb. | -734 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -3.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 38.7 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 59.1 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.2 in | -57.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.3 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.0 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 59.0 in | -6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.0 in | -58 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 39.7 in | -4.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 82 in (over 2 rows) | -6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | -3.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 38.2 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 |
2017 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Rear seat is functional and roomy. I'm 6'4" and with the drivers seat in my preferred postion there is still a decent amount of legroom behind. Overall much better than the Charger/Challenger. see full Chevrolet SS review |
2017 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
The front seat is just OK. Feels like a pretty flat bottom and fairly hard. Also, for a car with sporting pretentions there is surprisingly little side bolstering. see full Chevrolet SS review |