Model Year | 2010 | 2013 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 103 kW@4200 320 Nm@1750 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 157 kW@3800 542 Nm@1600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,875 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,285 mm | 4,895 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,525 kg | 1,947 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 57 L | 80 L | -23 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 968 mm | 973 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 1,011 mm | 936 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 884 mm | 914 mm | -30 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,963 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 371 L | 580 L | -209 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 1,625 L | 0 L |
2010 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 |
2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great comfort. Low dash makes seeing out good for my short wife. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |