Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,715 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,285 mm | 4,531 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,727 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,480 kg | 1,545 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 57 L | 62 L | -5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 968 mm | 988 mm | -20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,318 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 947 mm | -10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,384 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 884 mm | 838 mm | 46 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,897 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 371 L | 345 L | 26 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 12.2 | -11.2 L |
2008 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 |
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 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easy to drive for many hours at as time, good trip car. Very comfortable, smooth ride. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 154hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Rear seats are narrow and hard. The centre seat is only usable for very small people on very short trips. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There is no rear seat room. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
fake leather is too cheap for a m-b. seats too hard. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |