Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Mercedes-Benz R-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 | 126.6 in | -25.1 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 203.0 in | -34.3 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 75.7 in | -6.2 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 65.4 in | -9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3362 lb. | 4939 lb. | -1577 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -10.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.8 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 60.3 in | -6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 39.8 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 40.4 in | -3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 59.6 in | -6.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 36.2 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -32.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | -2.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.1 | 42.2 ft3 | -29.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -30.4 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 |
2010 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |