Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Lincoln Town Car | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 123.7 in | -22.2 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 221.4 in | -52.7 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 78.5 in | -9 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 59.1 in | -3.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3263 lb. | 4518 lb. | -1255 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.4 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 60.3 in | -6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.0 in | -57 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.7 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.4 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 59.9 in | -7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.0 in | -58 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 45.4 in | -10.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 87.1 in (over 2 rows) | -11.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -7.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | 33.6 ft3 |
2009 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
A lot less leg room when compared to the GTI, but the rear hatch space is bigger. see full Audi A3 review |
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 |
2006 Lincoln Town Car Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 239-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
There is no center console and the seats are wide. see full Lincoln Town Car review |
2006 Lincoln Town Car Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 239-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
The front seats are lovely to look at, but are basically flat sofas and not quite as supportive as I would like. They adjust infinitely, and along with an adjustable steering wheel and adjustable pedals you can get a good driving position - but I have to give Buick the nod for a more orthopedically-designed and cradling seat. I also would wish to be able to defeat the feature that automatically moves the seat back two inches when the key is removed from the ignition. Can't be done without an expensive dealer visit to download new softare into the door control module. see full Lincoln Town Car review |