Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 (2017) vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee (2014) Specs

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2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 and 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Specifications

Model Year	2017	2014
Model	Audi A3 / S3 / RS3	Jeep Grand Cherokee
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5850 354 lb-ft@1700	6.4L V8 OHV-2v 470 hp@6000 465 lb-ft@4300
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.5 in	114.8 in	-11.3 in
Length	169.8 in	189.8 in	-20 in
Width	70.3 in	76.5 in	-6.2 in
Height	56.1 in	69.3 in	-13.2 in
Curb Weight	4012 lb.	5150 lb.	-1138 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	24.6 gal.	-14 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	36.9 in	39.9 in	-3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	58.7 in	-3.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	57.0 in	-57 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	40.3 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	39.2 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.9 in	58.0 in	-5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.2 in	-56.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.4 in	38.6 in	-3.2 in
Total Legroom	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	78.9 in (over 2 rows)	-2.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	9.9 ft³	36.3 ft³	-26.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	39.5 ft³	68.3 ft³	-28.8 ft³

2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / RS3 review

2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / RS3 review

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	You can buy a BMW X5 or Porsche Cayenne with tame front seats, but not the Grand Cherokee SRT8. In the Jeep, SRT's signature buckets are standard. Large, firm bolsters provide excellent lateral support even to those of us with slender builds. Yet they're also comfortable, with enough padding to avoid park bench references. The four-way adjustable lumbar didn't do much for my back, but your experience may vary. Moving to the back seat, the Grand Cherokee's growth adds a couple of badly needed inches to legroom. With this improvement the Grand Cherokee only matches other similarly sized SUVs, so it's not a reason to buy. But rear seat legroom is no longer a reason not to buy, so it bears mentioning. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	The cabin is a very serene place to be, aided by the comfortable front seats. With the leather seat option, both front seats and two rear seats came with seat heaters. Also, both front seats are power adjustable, including height and lumbar. The lumbar support is great for long trips, allowing you to change wear the seat contacts your back for less overall fatigue. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review

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