Audi A3 / S3 (2015) vs. Land Rover Defender (2023) Specs

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2015 Audi A3 / S3 and 2023 Land Rover Defender Specifications

Model Year	2015	2023
Model	Audi A3 / S3	Land Rover Defender
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900	supercharged 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@6000 461 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD w/low range
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.8 in	118.9 in	-15.1 in
Length	175.4 in	197.6 in	-22.2 in
Width	70.7 in	78.6 in	-7.9 in
Height	55.7 in	77.5 in	-21.8 in
Curb Weight	3462 lb.	5735 lb.	-2273 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	23.8 gal.	-10.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	36.5 in	40.6 in	-4.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	60.8 in	-6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	39.1 in	2.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.1 in	40.4 in	-4.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.0 in	59.2 in	-6.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	39.1 in	-4 in
Total Legroom	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	78.2 in (over 2 rows)	-1.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.3 ft³	34.0 ft³	-21.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.3 ft³	78.8 ft³	-66.5 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

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Land Rover Defender.

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