Model Year | 2016 | 2012 | |
Model | Audi A3 / S3 | Dodge Journey | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
|
Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 113.8 in | -10.3 in |
Length | 169.8 in | 192.4 in | -22.6 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 72.2 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 66.6 in | -10.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3903 lb. | 4195 lb. | -292 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -9.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 40.8 in | -3.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 57.5 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.8 in | -53.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.8 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.9 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 56.9 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.4 in | -54.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 33.6 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.7 in | -37.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.5 in | -43.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.0 in | -40 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 23.4 in | -23.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 97.8 in (over 3 rows) | -21.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.9 ft3 | 10.7 ft3 | -0.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 9.9 | 37.0 ft3 | -27.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.5 ft3 | 67.6 ft3 | -28.1 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 |
2012 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Overly firm, insufficiently contoured front seats seem to be popping up everywhere lately, even in the formerly fluffy Toyota Avalon. (Blame the influence of the Germans.) The Dodge Journey’s front buckets provide a refreshing alternative, with a rare combination of cushiness and support. The armrests and door pulls are also well-padded. The driver-side lumbar powers up and down as well as in and out. The headrests even adjust fore-aft, a rarity among sub-luxury cars these days. If only the driver seat also included power recline... see full Dodge Journey review |
2012 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
As mentioned earlier, Chrysler really dropped the ball when it packaged the Journey. The second-row seat is a comfortable height off the floor, yet headroom is plentiful even by crossover standards. But that’s the beginning and end of the back seat’s virtues. The optional third-row seat is kids-only (unless the adults in question aren’t much larger than kids). Though less than an inch longer, and riding on a wheelbase that’s 3.6 inches shorter, the new 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe has eight more inches of legroom in each of the rear rows—a huge difference. Adults can fit in the Journey’s second row if it’s slide back at least half way along its travel, but they can’t stretch out like they can in the Santa Fe. Or in many compact crossovers, for that matter. Poor packaging also makes for a fairly high load floor and (as mentioned above) less cargo volume than in other similarly-dimensioned crossovers. see full Dodge Journey review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Dodge Journey.