Audi A3 (2007) vs. Lexus ES (2006) Specs

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2007 Audi A3 and 2006 Lexus ES Specifications

Model Year	2007	2006
Model	Audi A3	Lexus ES
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800	3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 218 hp@5600 236 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	107.1 in	-5.6 in
Length	168.7 in	191.1 in	-22.4 in
Width	69.5 in	71.3 in	-1.8 in
Height	56.0 in	57.3 in	-1.3 in
Curb Weight	3329 lb.	3472 lb.	-143 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.0 gal.	18.5 gal.	-3.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.1 in	37.6 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.3 in	56.8 in	-2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.5 in	-55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	42.2 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	36.9 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.8 in	55.8 in	-3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.5 in	-55.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.8 in	35.6 in	-0.8 in
Total Legroom	76 in (over 2 rows)	77.8 in (over 2 rows)	-1.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.1 ft³	14.5 ft³	-1.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.6 ft³	14.5 ft³	40.1 ft³

2007 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Really just a 4 place vehicle...3 across in the rear is not comfortably possible. see full Audi A3 review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Slightly too close to each other in arm room. 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
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
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

2006 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2005	4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Comfortable seats. see full Lexus ES review

2006 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Had a ton of trouble with front seat comfort - had to trade it in after only 4 mos. Even my daughter's Sonata was more comfortable. Did everything i could to rectifiy - even had firmer cushions put into driver seat. Others have had the same issue. see full Lexus ES review
2007	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Most awful front seats i have ever experienced in 40 yrs of driving. I have done everything i can to make it comfortable. Even had extra firmer padding added to the driver seat. Pain in my leg and lower back is unbearable - check forums for Lexus owners - seems to be a problem with taller men and even some women. Never ever had a problem like this in any car i have had or driven. Strange issue. see full Lexus ES review
2007	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	If tall person sits in front seat, rear seat will not have a lot of legroom. Otherwise, very comfortable. Poor interior lighting in rear (front is bad, too, but slightly better). see full Lexus ES review

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