Audi A3 (2006) vs. Hyundai Sonata (2016) Specs

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2006 Audi A3 and 2016 Hyundai Sonata Specifications

Model Year	2006	2016
Model	Audi A3	Hyundai Sonata
Engine	3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	110.4 in	-8.9 in
Length	168.7 in	191.1 in	-22.4 in
Width	69.5 in	73.4 in	-3.9 in
Height	56.0 in	58.1 in	-2.1 in
Curb Weight	3660 lb.	3492 lb.	168 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.0 gal.	18.5 gal.	-3.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.1 in	40.4 in	-2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.3 in	57.9 in	-3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.3 in	-55.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	45.5 in	-4.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	38.0 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.8 in	56.5 in	-3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.1 in	-56.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.8 in	35.6 in	-0.8 in
Total Legroom	76 in (over 2 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	-5.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.1 ft³	16.3 ft³	-3.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.6 ft³	16.3 ft³	38.3 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

2016 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review

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