Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 140 hp@4200 236 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3800 398 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 114.7 in | -13.2 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 188.5 in | -19.8 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 75.2 in | -5.7 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 70.1 in | -14.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3362 lb. | 4817 lb. | -1455 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -10.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.9 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 59.9 in | -5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.9 in | -55.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.2 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.8 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 59.8 in | -7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.2 in | -56.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 40.0 in | -5.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -6.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | -16.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | -17.8 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz M-Class.