Audi A3 (2007) vs. Honda Civic (2016) Specs

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2007 Audi A3 and 2016 Honda Civic Specifications

Model Year	2007	2016
Model	Audi A3	Honda Civic
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800	turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	106.3 in	-4.8 in
Length	168.7 in	182.3 in	-13.6 in
Width	69.5 in	70.8 in	-1.3 in
Height	56.0 in	55.7 in	0.3 in
Curb Weight	3329 lb.	2899 lb.	430 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.0 gal.	12.4 gal.	2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.1 in	39.3 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.3 in	57.0 in	-2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.7 in	-53.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	42.3 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	37.1 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.8 in	55.0 in	-2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	47.3 in	-47.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.8 in	37.4 in	-2.6 in
Total Legroom	76 in (over 2 rows)	79.7 in (over 2 rows)	-3.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.1 ft³	15.1 ft³	-2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.6 ft³	15.1 ft³	39.5 ft³

2007 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
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
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
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

2016 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	From the driver seat the new Honda Civic feels especially roomy. Appearances aren't deceiving: the car has an inch or two more front shoulder room than most other small sedans, and about as much as you'll find in some midsize sedans. On paper the Mazda3 has as much shoulder room, but it feels narrower. Some competitors feel much narrower. In comparison, the new Civic's driving position seems like that of a midsize car. In terms of specs, the Civic's rear seat is also roomier than most others. Owing to a somewhat low cushion and scant toe room beneath the front seats, though, I found it less comfortable than some others. The Elantra isn't among these others. Its rear seat cushion is also too close to the floor to provide thigh support, plus its rear seat back is reclined too much for my taste. Even so, rear headroom is limited. The new Civic's trunk can also hold more than the class average. see full Honda Civic review

2016 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Unlike in the Hyundai and Mazda, in the new Honda Civic the lumbar bulge cannot be adjusted. I didn't mind the Touring's front seats. Perhaps my spine was unusually flexible the day I drove it. Or perhaps the cloth seats are slightly different. Whatever the reason, for my upright build the Civic EX's lumbar bulge and headrest both jut too far forward. If your body shape differs from mine, your impressions of the seats might as well. But for years I've heard more complaints about Honda's seats than others. Try extensively before you buy. see full Honda Civic review

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