Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,875 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,285 mm | 4,940 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,882 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,480 kg | 1,830 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 57 L | 80 L | -23 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 968 mm | 937 mm | 31 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,473 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 917 mm | 20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,463 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 884 mm | 889 mm | -5 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 371 L | 433 L | -62 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 15.3 | -14.3 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS.