Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Honda S2000 | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800 |
2.2L I4 DOHC-4v 237 hp@7800 162 lb-ft@6800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 94.5 in | 7 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 162.2 in | 6.5 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 68.9 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 50.0 in | 6 in |
Curb Weight | 3660 lb. | 2855 lb. | 805 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 34.6 in | 3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 50.7 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 49.8 in | -49.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 44.3 in | -3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 0.0 in | 36.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 0.0 in | 52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 0.0 in | 34.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 44.3 in (over 1 rows) | 31.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 5.0 ft3 | 8.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 5.0 ft3 | 49.6 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 |
2007 Honda S2000 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 237-horsepower 2.2L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Seat feels hard and is difficult to get adjusted properly. see full Honda S2000 review |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 237-horsepower 2.2L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
this car is engineered for speed, no wasted space.front quarters are cramped as one would expect with a roadster see full Honda S2000 review |