Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 100.8 in | 0.7 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 180.4 in | -11.7 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 71.5 in | -2 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 51.1 in | 4.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3263 lb. | 4220 lb. | -957 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 37.7 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 54.0 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.9 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 0.0 in | 36.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 0.0 in | 52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 0.0 in | 34.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 33.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 | 5.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 | 44.4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL.