Model Year | 2010 | 2007 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Ford Five Hundred | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 203 hp@5750 207 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 112.9 in | -11.4 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 200.7 in | -32 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 74.5 in | -5 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 60.1 in | -4.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3479 lb. | 3814 lb. | -335 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.4 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 57.8 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.2 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.6 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 57.6 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.6 in | -53.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 41.9 in | -7.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | -7.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | -8.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 33.4 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2007 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred review |