Model Year | 2015 | 2014 | |
Model | Audi A3 / S3 | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 103.9 in | -0.1 in |
Length | 175.4 in | 174.8 in | 0.6 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 73.0 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 64.4 in | -8.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3462 lb. | 3585 lb. | -123 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.5 in | 39.1 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 56.7 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.4 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 38.5 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 55.1 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 37.9 in | -2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | -13.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.3 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -42.3 ft3 |
2015 Audi A3 / S3 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 review |
2015 Audi A3 / S3 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 review |
2014 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |