Model Year | 2010 | 2015 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Ford Escape | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 105.9 in | -4.4 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 178.1 in | -9.4 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 72.4 in | -2.9 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 66.3 in | -10.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3479 lb. | 3732 lb. | -253 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 15.1 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.9 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 56.0 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.8 in | -54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.4 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.0 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 55.3 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.4 in | -52.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 36.8 in | -2 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 34.3 ft3 | -21.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 67.8 ft3 | -13.2 ft3 |
2010 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
A lot less leg room when compared to the GTI, but the rear hatch space is bigger. see full Audi A3 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford Escape.