Audi A3 / S3 (2016) vs. Kia Stinger (2018) Specs

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2016 Audi A3 / S3 and 2018 Kia Stinger Specifications

Model Year	2016	2018
Model	Audi A3 / S3	Kia Stinger
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900	turbocharged 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@6000 376 lb-ft@1300
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.5 in	114.4 in	-10.9 in
Length	169.8 in	190.2 in	-20.4 in
Width	70.3 in	73.6 in	-3.3 in
Height	56.1 in	55.1 in	1 in
Curb Weight	3903 lb.	4023 lb.	-120 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	15.9 gal.	-5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	36.9 in	38.3 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	56.4 in	-1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.5 in	-55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	42.6 in	-1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	37.0 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.9 in	54.8 in	-1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.1 in	-56.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.4 in	36.4 in	-1 in
Total Legroom	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	79 in (over 2 rows)	-2.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	9.9 ft³	23.3 ft³	-13.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	39.5 ft³	40.9 ft³	-1.4 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Audi A3 / S3

2016 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

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2016 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

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Kia Stinger

2018 Kia Stinger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2018	Spring for the top-of-the-line Stinger GT2, and the Kia's driver seat gains power adjustments for its side bolsters and cushion length. The tested car was a GT1, yet I did not miss these adjustments. The seat fit me very well without them. I did miss the GT2's ventilated seats on hot days. And if your front seat passenger requires 4-way adjustable lumbar or either of you desires upgraded leather, then you'll also want the top trim. The tested Audi S5 Sportback was fitted with optional ventilated seats. Unfortunately, upgrading to these seats deletes the otherwise standard power-adjustable side bolsters (and massage function), and in this car I did miss having them. Compared to the Kia's, the Audi's seats are much firmer and not nearly as form-fitting. In my rating, I've assumed that the S5 Sportback's standard seats can be adjusted to provide better support than the optional ventilated seats. Otherwise I'd rate the Kia's front seats "much better." Moving to the back seat, in either car headroom should be just enough for adults up to about six feet in height. This is a big improvement over the initial iteration of the S5 Sportback. That car never made it to North America because of a severe rear headroom deficiency. When it comes to rear knee and leg room, the Stinger offers about two-and-a-half more inches. Rear seat passengers are likely to prefer the Kia, especially if they can't quite fit behind a tall driver in the S5. see full Kia Stinger review

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