Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 (2017) vs. Ford Explorer (2023) Specs

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2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 and 2023 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2017	2023
Model	Audi A3 / S3 / RS3	Ford Explorer
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5850 354 lb-ft@1700	turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 415 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	10-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.5 in	119.1 in	-15.6 in
Length	169.8 in	198.8 in	-29 in
Width	70.3 in	78.9 in	-8.6 in
Height	56.1 in	69.9 in	-13.8 in
Curb Weight	4012 lb.	4701 lb.	-689 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	17.9 gal.	-7.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	36.9 in	40.7 in	-3.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	61.8 in	-7 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	37.5 in	40.5 in	-3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.9 in	61.9 in	-9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	59.1 in	-59.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.4 in	39.0 in	-3.6 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	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	113.5 in (over 3 rows)	-36.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	9.9 ft³	18.2 ft³	-8.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	9.9	47.9 ft³	-38
Cargo Volume, Maximum	39.5 ft³	87.8 ft³	-48.3 ft³

2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / RS3 review

2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / RS3 review

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