Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Ford Fusion | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 107.4 in | -5.9 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 190.2 in | -21.5 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 72.2 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 57.2 in | -1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3660 lb. | 3430 lb. | 230 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 17.5 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 38.7 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 57.4 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.0 in | -54 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.3 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.8 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 56.5 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.6 in | -53.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 37.0 in | -2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -3.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | -2.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 38.8 ft3 |
2006 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is too small for most adults. I hadn't thought about it much when I bought the car, but it became apparent. I'd take friends to lunch and they are uncomfortable.Even ifa personplans on sitting small children in the back, they grow and the useful life of the car is affected. I wish the Europeans would figure that out. see full Audi A3 review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Due to the position of the doors it is hard to get in and out of the car. see full Audi A3 review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The Subaru has a more comfortable and roomy back seat, with easier ingress/egress. see full Audi A3 review |
2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The power drivers seat makes it easy to find a seating position suitable to any driver. see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Limited legroom. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Seat support seemed to break down over the 2 years I drove this vehicle. Window was very high in relation to the seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
not for full size adults, but good for pre-teens see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The roofline should be a few inches higher, and the lower section of the centre stack should be narrower to provide more room for the right knee. see full Ford Fusion review |