Audi A3 (2006) vs. Ford Explorer (2024) Specs

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2006 Audi A3 and 2024 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2006	2024
Model	Audi A3	Ford Explorer
Engine	3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800	turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	10-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	119.1 in	-17.6 in
Length	168.7 in	198.8 in	-30.1 in
Width	69.5 in	78.9 in	-9.4 in
Height	56.0 in	69.9 in	-13.9 in
Curb Weight	3660 lb.	4727 lb.	-1067 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.0 gal.	17.9 gal.	-2.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.1 in	40.7 in	-2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.3 in	61.8 in	-7.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	59.2 in	-59.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	42.3 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	40.5 in	-3.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.8 in	61.9 in	-9.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	59.1 in	-59.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.8 in	39.0 in	-4.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.9 in	-38.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	54.6 in	-54.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	40.9 in	-40.9 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	32.2 in	-32.2 in
Total Legroom	76 in (over 2 rows)	113.5 in (over 3 rows)	-37.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.1 ft³	18.2 ft³	-5.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	13.1	47.9 ft³	-34.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.6 ft³	87.8 ft³	-33.2 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

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