Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Ford Fiesta | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@6000 202 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 98.0 in | 3.5 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 160.1 in | 8.6 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 67.8 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 58.1 in | -2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3660 lb. | 2742 lb. | 918 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.1 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 52.7 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.2 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.2 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 49.0 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.2 in | -49.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 31.2 in | 3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | -1.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 25.4 ft3 | 29.2 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 |
2015 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Just as the Ford Fiesta has some clear strengths, it also has some clear weaknesses. Its rear seat, though comfortably positioned well off the floor, is the tightest in the segment. At 5-9, I can barely squeeze behind myself. The Fit's rear seat is far roomier. see full Ford Fiesta review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford Fiesta.