Model Year | 2016 | 2015 | |
Model | Audi A3 / S3 | Ford Focus | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 104.3 in | -0.5 in |
Length | 175.4 in | 178.5 in | -3.1 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 71.8 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 57.7 in | -2 in |
Curb Weight | 3462 lb. | 3210 lb. | 252 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.5 in | 38.3 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.6 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.9 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 38.0 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 53.7 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.7 in | -52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 33.2 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 1.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.3 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | -0.9 ft3 |
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 |
2015 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The front passenger seat is cramped, especially on long journeys. My wife is smaller, so its fine for her, but Im an average sized male, about 5'11" and my left knee always aches after a while. see full Ford Focus review |