Audi A3 / S3 (2016) vs. Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban (2016) Specs

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2016 Audi A3 / S3 and 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Specifications

Model Year	2016	2016
Model	Audi A3 / S3	Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900	5.3L V8 OHV-2v 355 hp@5600 383 lb-ft@4100
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.5 in	116.0 in	-12.5 in
Length	169.8 in	204.0 in	-34.2 in
Width	70.3 in	80.5 in	-10.2 in
Height	56.1 in	74.4 in	-18.3 in
Curb Weight	3903 lb.	5466 lb.	-1563 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	26.0 gal.	-15.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	36.9 in	42.8 in	-5.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	64.8 in	-10 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	60.8 in	-60.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	45.3 in	-4.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	38.7 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.9 in	65.1 in	-12.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	60.3 in	-60.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.4 in	39.0 in	-3.6 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.1 in	-38.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	62.6 in	-62.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	49.3 in	-49.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	24.8 in	-24.8 in
Total Legroom	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	109.1 in (over 3 rows)	-32.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	9.9 ft³	15.3 ft³	-5.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	9.9	51.6 ft³	-41.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum	39.5 ft³	94.7 ft³	-55.2 ft³

2016 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

2016 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

2016 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	Some (perhaps more than some) people are drawn to large SUVs because they like to feel like the king of the road when behind the wheel. Others need a lot of space while driving, or at least feel they do. Few vehicles have more front seat room than the new Tahoe. With an inch-and-a-half less shoulder room, the Ford's front-row dimensions aren't quite as generous, and its taller, shifter-festooned console is more intrusive. The front seats are comfortable in both. The Expedition's are a little wider and softer, and they're upholstered with especially rich hides in the King Ranch and Platinum (vs. the most recently tested and photographed Limited). Whether this is preferable is a matter of taste. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review

2016 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Both the Tahoe and Expedition have roomy, comfortable second-row seats, with a slight edge to the higher cushions in the Chevrolet. Bonus points to the Tahoe for automatic rear climate controls (they're manual in the Expedition). Move to the third-row seat, and you'll wonder why, despite redesigns for 2007 and 2015, General Motors has stubbornly refused to follow Ford's 2003 switch from a solid rear axle to an independent rear suspension. With a solid axle, the rear floor must be high to permit the rear differential to travel up and down when a wheel hits a bump. Consequently, the Tahoe's third row seat must be very thinly constructed and mounted very close to the floor. Even pre-teen children won't be comfortable in it. In sharp contrast, the Expedition's third-row seat is higher off the floor than its second-row seat, much less the ridiculously low third row in the Tahoe, and is--surprise--considerably more comfortable as a result. The Suburban's third-row seat is roomier than the Tahoe's but still far inferior to the Expedition's. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review

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