Model Year | 2016 | 2009 | |
Model | Audi A3 / S3 | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 215 kW@5400 380 Nm@1900 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 218 kW@5750 407 Nm@3950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,629 mm | 2,888 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,313 mm | 4,912 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,770 kg | 2,135 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 40 L | 85 L | -45 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 937 mm | 1,011 mm | 936 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,407 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 983 mm | -30 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,344 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,410 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 899 mm | 937 mm | -38 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 950 mm | -950 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,349 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,151 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 886 mm | -886 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 280 L | 385 L | -105 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 9.9 | 1,243 L | 8.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,119 L | 2,370 L | -1 L |
2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Same goes for rear seat room. The Audi S3's rear seat can be a tight fit for adults, especially if those in the front seats are tall. But at least most adults will fit. My adult-sized children rode in the back seat from Detroit to Nashville and back without complaining about the amount of space. (It helped that none of us are tall; I'm 5-9.) The back seat in the CLA provides far less room for heads and legs. Mercedes markets it as a coupe for a reason. see full Audi A3 / S3 review |
2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
very tight see full Audi A3 / S3 review |
2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |