Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
Model | Audi A3 / S3 | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 150 hp@3500 236 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3400 400 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 126.6 in | -22.8 in |
Length | 175.4 in | 203.1 in | -27.7 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 77.1 in | -6.4 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 65.4 in | -9.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3241 lb. | 5225 lb. | -1984 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.5 in | 39.8 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 60.3 in | -5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 39.8 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 40.4 in | -4.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 59.6 in | -6.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 36.2 in | -1.1 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 | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -32.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | -2.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.3 | 42.2 ft3 | -29.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.3 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -72.7 ft3 |
2015 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 |
2015 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 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class.