Model Year | 2016 | 2010 | |
Model | Audi A3 / S3 | Lexus RX | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6200 257 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 107.9 in | -4.4 in |
Length | 169.8 in | 187.8 in | -18 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 74.2 in | -3.9 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 66.3 in | -10.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3903 lb. | 4348 lb. | -445 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -8.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 39.1 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 58.0 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.6 in | -55.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 43.1 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.7 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 57.6 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 36.8 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -3.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.9 ft3 | 40.0 ft3 | -30.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.5 ft3 | 80.3 ft3 | -40.8 ft3 |
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 |
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 |
2010 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
rear seating and space is grand. front cockpit is a bit short and chopped but acceptable. Front seats are not as comfortable as in our 2001 RX 300. The front seats are minimally acceptable. see full Lexus RX review |