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Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,954 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,285 mm | 5,065 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,480 kg | 2,034 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 57 L | 90 L | -33 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 968 mm | 937 mm | 31 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,575 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 925 mm | 12 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,422 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 884 mm | 818 mm | 66 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,890 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 371 L | 365 L | 6 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 12.9 | -11.9 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 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 510hp 5.5L V12 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The CL600 comes standard with active multi-contour front seats with heating/cooling and message functions. see full Mercedes-Benz CL-Class review |
2008 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 510hp 5.5L V12 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
THe CLs lack rear seat room and entry/exit can be difficult and challenging at best. see full Mercedes-Benz CL-Class review |