Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Jeep Patriot | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 103.7 in | -2.2 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 173.6 in | -4.9 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 69.1 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 64.4 in | -8.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3263 lb. | 3108 lb. | 155 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 13.6 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 41.0 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 54.6 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.3 in | -52.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.6 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.3 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 54.0 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.0 in | -51 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 39.4 in | -4.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 23.0 ft3 | -9.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 54.2 ft3 | 0.4 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 |
2008 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
tall driver 6" 6" many other vehicles simply undriveable see full Jeep Patriot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Plenty of space for taller people. Not cramped like most compact SUVs. see full Jeep Patriot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Supportive and roomy. I can drive for hours without fatigue. see full Jeep Patriot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Its comfortable on long trips see full Jeep Patriot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Support, not hard, just plain comfortable see full Jeep Patriot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
lot of front room see full Jeep Patriot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD |
Adults will find the back seats of the Patriot comfortable. Let a kid sit in the middle. see full Jeep Patriot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Plenty of head/leg room; vehicle definitely feels larger on the inside than it looks from the outside. see full Jeep Patriot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The front seats are simply comfortable; the back seats not so much. see full Jeep Patriot review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD |
Knee room and seat comfort is good for this type of vehicle and this price see full Jeep Patriot review |
2008 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD |
Slim on the rear seat room. see full Jeep Patriot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Seat is a little high hard back there, and front seat backs have no pockets. see full Jeep Patriot review |