Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Chevrolet Volt | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 105.7 in | -4.2 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 177.1 in | -8.4 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 70.4 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 56.6 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3263 lb. | 3781 lb. | -518 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 9.3 gal. | 5.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 37.8 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 56.5 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.1 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 36.0 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 53.9 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.2 in | -51.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 34.1 in | 0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 10.6 ft3 | 2.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 0.0 | 54.6 ft3 |
2007 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
2014 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
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2014 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
Rear seat is adequate, but it is difficult to install or remove a child seat. The cushion is too firm to make this easy. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
The car is only a four seter so there is no room if you have five people and with the front seats back all the way it is a little tight. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
The rear seats have limited leg room. A forward facing child car seat (Safety 1st Air Protect) is fine but to install it rear facing would make the passenger seat almost unusable and being a 4 seat there is no option to install in the middle of the rear which i find allows in many cars a good way to keep everyone safe & comfortable. see full Chevrolet Volt review |