Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
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 |
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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 |
2009 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Ford Explorer.