Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 130.5 in | -29 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 210.2 in | -41.5 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 73.7 in | -4.2 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 72.5 in | -16.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3660 lb. | 4793 lb. | -1133 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -7.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.8 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 59.0 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.4 in | -55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.4 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.5 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 58.9 in | -6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 36.9 in | -2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -3.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 0.0 | 13.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 0.0 | 54.6 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 |
2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUT 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
So bad I can't drive it much more than the 4 miles to and from work. The front seats are so hard that the first couple times I drove it I couldn't figure out why my feet were so cold. Because the circulation below my knees was being cutoff. I have tried extra cushions for the seat bottom and I have found something that really helps, but on longer drives, combined with the firm ride - bring your Advil. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |