Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Lexus GS | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800 |
4.3L V8 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,285 mm | 4,826 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,660 kg | 1,776 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 57 L | 71 L | -14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 968 mm | 960 mm | 8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,382 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,105 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 940 mm | -3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,306 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 884 mm | 925 mm | -41 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 371 L | 360 L | 11 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 12.7 | -11.7 L |
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 |
2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very good front seats with excellent back and head/neck spport for those of us who are spinally challengged. see full Lexus GS review |
2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
comfortable but tight see full Lexus GS review |