Model Year | 2016 | 2017 | |
Model | Audi A3 / S3 | Mercedes-Benz GLC | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 362 hp@5500 384 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 113.1 in | -9.6 in |
Length | 169.8 in | 183.3 in | -13.5 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 74.4 in | -4.1 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 64.5 in | -8.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3903 lb. | 4145 lb. | -242 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 37.8 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 57.3 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.8 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.5 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 56.5 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 37.3 in | -1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.9 ft3 | 20.5 ft3 | -10.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.5 ft3 | 56.5 ft3 | -17 ft3 |
2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Same goes for rear seat room. The Audi S3's rear seat can be a tight fit for adults, especially if those in the front seats are tall. But at least most adults will fit. My adult-sized children rode in the back seat from Detroit to Nashville and back without complaining about the amount of space. (It helped that none of us are tall; I'm 5-9.) The back seat in the CLA provides far less room for heads and legs. Mercedes markets it as a coupe for a reason. see full Audi A3 / S3 review |
2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
very tight see full Audi A3 / S3 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC.