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 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,629 mm | 2,916 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,313 mm | 4,821 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,943 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,760 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,820 kg | 2,336 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 40 L | 93 L | -53 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 937 mm | 1,013 mm | 936 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,448 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 996 mm | -43 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,344 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,427 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 899 mm | 980 mm | -81 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 280 L | 1,028 L | 279 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,119 L | 1,934 L | 0 L |
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 |