Model Year | 2008 | 2017 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 184 kW@6300 320 Nm@2800 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 272 kW@5500 475 Nm@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,285 mm | 5,037 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,778 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,660 kg | 2,218 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 57 L | 70 L | -13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 968 mm | 1,052 mm | 967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,455 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 1,031 mm | 936 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,443 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 884 mm | 1,003 mm | 883 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 960 mm | -960 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,290 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,034 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 846 mm | -846 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,880 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 371 L | 595 L | -224 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.1 | 1,243 L | 12.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 2,313 L | -1 L |
2008 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 |
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 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Explorer.