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 | 2,578 mm | 3,216 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,285 mm | 5,156 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,923 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,661 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,525 kg | 2,240 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 57 L | 95 L | -38 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 968 mm | 1,011 mm | 967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,532 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 1,026 mm | 936 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 884 mm | 919 mm | -35 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 945 mm | -945 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,341 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 823 mm | -823 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,753 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 371 L | 433 L | -62 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.1 | 1,195 L | 12.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 2,407 L | -1 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 |
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 |